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Speaking and Listening: Effective Group Discussions Answers

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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

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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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speaking and listeningspeaking and thinkinglaughing and listeningwatching and listening

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speaking and listening
B
speaking and thinking
C
laughing and listening
D
watching and listening
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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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Ms. Chan’s class is having a discussion about the value of school uniforms. As Michael shares some facts, Emery turns away to check the clock. Caleb glances down at his cell phone, and Jonah raises his hand to ask Michael a question.

A
Michael
B
Emery
C
Caleb
D
Jonah
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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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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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Cinta reviewed her notes about genealogical research before the class discussion. She was ready to share her information with her classmates and then answer questions. When Mr. MacGregor asked if she was ready, Cinta smiled and nodded her head.

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informal
B
casual
C
scientific
D
formal
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A view or judgment not necessarily based on knowledge is a(n)

A
opinion.
B
fact.
C
truth.
D
reality.
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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
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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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