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How is Mr. Hollembeak demonstrating appropriate behavior for participating in this discussion? Select three options.

A
He has come prepared for the discussion.
B
He is following protocol for the discussion.
C
He is offering to support his point of view with further details.
D
He is withholding his questions until the end of the discussion.
E
He is using casual, accessible language that is appropriate for the discussion.
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Which statements describe what kind of listener Trina is? Select two options.

A
Trina is a good listener because she responds by asking questions to clarify the topic being discussed.
B
Trina is a good listener because she indicates that she is knowledgeable by sharing what she knows.
C
Trina is a good listener because she uses prior knowledge to make connections that further her understanding.
D
Trina is not a good listener because she interrupts the discussion to insert follow-up questions.
E
Trina is not a good listener because she steers the topic toward a subject with which she is more familiar.
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What can Asha do to prepare for this discussion? Select two options.

A
brainstorm arguments to counter any conflicting points of view
B
prepare notes summarizing her point of view and some facts to support it
C
visit the city council’s website to learn about city council meeting rules and protocol
D
create a list of other important neighborhood concerns to present for discussion during breaks
E
research building construction so she can also make suggestions about how to keep the project under budget
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When presenting her point of view in a group discussion, Martinique is knowledgeable, acknowledges other viewpoints, and answers questions fully. However, she frequently interrupts other speakers.What skill must she improve to be a more effective presenter?

A
understanding social cues
B
speaking with more confidence
C
supporting a point of view with facts
D
explaining her point of view to others
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Kealey will participate in a classroom discussion in which students share their results from a week-long chemistry experiment.Which actions can Kealey take to prepare for the discussion? Select three options.bringing notes about her findingssupporting her findings with evidencefocusing on only her experiment resultsreading and reviewing classroom materialsconducting research on non-related chemistry topics

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bringing notes about her findings
B
supporting her findings with evidence
C
focusing on only her experiment results
D
reading and reviewing classroom materials
E
conducting research on non-related chemistry topics
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What are the characteristics of a formal discussion? Select three options.It covers more than one or two topics.It uses casual language and slang terms.It is led in a methodical and procedural way.It uses specialized, subject-specific language.It requires preparation in the form of research or review.

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It covers more than one or two topics.
B
It uses casual language and slang terms.
C
It is led in a methodical and procedural way.
D
It uses specialized, subject-specific language.
E
It requires preparation in the form of research or review.
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How does Louise demonstrate appropriate behavior for participating in a group discussion? Select two options.

A
She encourages the contributions of other group members.
B
She comes prepared with information that is important to the discussion.
C
She makes sure the other group members acknowledge her point of view.
D
She allows the other group members to choose the focus of the discussion.
E
She dominates the discussion by insisting that the score board be ordered by next week.
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Read the scenario about a formal discussion.A mayoral candidate is having an open discussion with voters about a proposed plan to fund welfare programs by raising property taxes. The candidate strongly supports the plan and speaks forcefully about it. She focuses on the importance of a social safety net by asking voters to imagine needing the services themselves. She avoids the topic of the state’s budget concerns and asking voters to hold their questions and concerns until the very end.

A
The candidate is an effective speaker because she shares others’ opinions and viewpoints and appeals to voters’ emotions.
B
The candidate is an effective speaker because she takes a strong position on the issue.
C
The candidate is an ineffective speaker because she does not address her personal opinion on the state’s budget concerns.
D
The candidate is an ineffective speaker because she does not support her opinions with facts.
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Marcus and his classmates are discussing a novel in class. Which discussion observations most suggest that Marcus has prepared before presenting his point of view to the group? Select two options.Marcus has strong opinions about the novel. Marcus is polite and waits for his turn to speak.Marcus has brought the novel to use as a reference.Marcus often agrees with other students’ viewpoints. Marcus supports his opinions with evidence from the text.

A
Marcus has strong opinions about the novel.
B
Marcus is polite and waits for his turn to speak.
C
Marcus has brought the novel to use as a reference.
D
Marcus often agrees with other students’ viewpoints.
E
Marcus supports his opinions with evidence from the text.

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