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Speaking and Listening: Effective Group Discussions Answers

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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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A
speaking and listening
B
speaking and thinking
C
laughing and listening
D
watching and listening
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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