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Speaking and Listening: Effective Group Discussions Answers

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Which are topics best suited for a formal discussion? Choose three answers.

A
a television series
B
a scientific discovery
C
a literary analysis
D
a restaurant menu
E
a medical diagnosis
F
a sporting event
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speaking and listening
B
speaking and thinking
C
laughing and listening
D
watching and listening
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Which actions will make a student well prepared for a group discussion? Choose four answers.

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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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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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.

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

A
opinion.
B
fact.
C
truth.
D
reality.
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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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Kaci and her classmates are discussing the importance of nutrition in students’ health. Kaci has come prepared with some nutrition facts she found online. She has prepared a few answers to questions that may arise about her findings.

A
has more information than anyone else.
B
is ready to share and answer questions.
C
has very strong opinions.
D
possesses a loud voice.
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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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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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