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Speaking and Listening: Effective Group Discussions Answers

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In a group discussion, effective participants

A
avoid looking at other participants.
B
share only opinions, not facts.
C
prepare to listen and speak.
D
share only facts, not opinions.
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In a discussion, Kate shares her opinion about her ballet class: "I love the way ballet makes me feel! I have become so much stronger and more flexible since I joined the dance studio.”

A
Ballet is a dance form that encourages strong muscles and posture.
B
Injured athletes use ballet as part of a physical therapy recovery plan.
C
Concentration, which encourages mental strength, is an important part of ballet.
D
Doctors recommend ballet to patients suffering from back pain and arthritis.
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Kevin is participating in a group discussion about teens and technology. Kevin feels strongly that texting can be a dangerous distraction, especially for teen drivers. When his classmate argues that texting is not a problem for teenagers, Kevin does not interrupt. He makes eye contact with the speaker and takes a few notes of the speaker’s argument.

A
Kevin is a good listener because he asks questions to better understand the speaker.
B
Kevin is a good listener because he uses attentive body language and takes notes.
C
Kevin is not a good listener because he interrupts the speaker to make a point.
D
Kevin is not a good listener because he uses informal language inappropriately.
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Sean and his classmates are discussing natural resources in the community. Sean feels strongly that Pinetop Lake is a local treasure that should be protected from pollution and traffic. He uses forceful language and frequently interrupts others to make his point.

A
Sean is not an effective speaker because he is disrespectful of others.
B
Sean is not an effective speaker because he does not answer questions.
C
Sean is a very effective speaker because he is passionate about the topic.
D
Sean is a very effective speaker because he defends a local resource.
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Which actions will make a student well prepared for a group discussion? Choose four answers.reading and reviewing the materialsignoring and dismissing questionsfocusing exclusively on one viewpointbringing notes to the discussionsupporting opinions with evidenceresponding thoughtfully to others

A
reading and reviewing the materials
B
ignoring and dismissing questions
C
focusing exclusively on one viewpoint
D
bringing notes to the discussion
E
supporting opinions with evidence
F
responding thoughtfully to others
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Bailey is participating in a group discussion about family pets. Bailey is anxious to share her experience raising chickens and selling their eggs for extra money. She is so excited that she raises her hand frequently and interrupts others as they speak.

A
Bailey is a good listener because she asks questions to better understand the speaker.
B
Bailey is a good listener because she uses attentive body language and takes notes.
C
Bailey is not a good listener because she makes frequent interruptions.
D
Bailey is not a good listener because she uses informal language inappropriately.
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Which three factors determine the formality of a discussion?

A
opinion, audience, and time
B
topic, audience, and purpose
C
facts, purpose, and location
D
topic, time, and location
10

Which scenario shows an example of a student using effective presentation skills in a group discussion?

A
Steven uses informal language.
B
Tamera ignores others’ questions.
C
Jared offers opinions without facts.
D
Saren communicates with words and actions.

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