Read the scenario about a formal discussion. Mrs. Park’s biology class is discussing the components of healthy garden soil. One student mentions that her community garden has a compost pile and that members of the garden can use the compost for free. She says that she uses the compost now and has found it to be much more effective than fertilizers sold at the store. Which follow-up question best demonstrates attention to the topic and point of view of the speaker?
Answer
A
Why would you use compost in a garden when fertilizer is inexpensive and easy to use?
B
What kinds of things do garden members find are beneficial to compost?
C
What differences have you noticed about your garden since switching to compost?
D
How have you been able to gain so much important knowledge about gardening?
Explanation
The student’s main point of view is that compost has worked better for her than store-bought fertilizers. Asking what differences she has noticed invites her to explain the results of using compost and directly follows up on her experience. Choice B shifts attention to what can be composted, while choice A challenges her opinion rather than exploring it.
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