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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Which phrase is an example of effective speaking in a classroom discussion?

A
“I can’t believe you feel that way! Listen to me, I’ll change your mind.”
B
“Wow! Where did you find that unbelievable information?”
C
“In my personal opinion, the only way to answer the question is . . .”
D
“I can understand your feelings, but my research shows that . . .”
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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 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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In a discussion, Peter shares his opinion about playing in the marching band: "Everyone should join the marching band! Making music with my friends is a lot of fun, and it improves my focus and attention in school.”

A
Students who listen to music while completing homework are often distracted.
B
Students who play an instrument get better grades than students who do not.
C
Marching bands usually include woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
D
Marching bands were originally part of the military, used to direct troops on the battlefield.

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