Question

LEVI: Welcome, everyone! It’s good to see all of you! We are here today to elect our officers for the senior class. First, we will go over the list of candidates, then we will hear a short speech from each candidate. Finally, we will vote by secret ballot. Thom, can you pass out the list of candidates to get us started?
THOM: I’m sorry, I was looking for a pen. What did you ask me? Can you repeat the question?
JERRELL: I see the copies of the list. I can hand them out to everyone so that we can look over the candidates and then listen to the speeches
How does Jerrell behave as an active participant? Check all that apply.
His register is appropriate to the situation.
His tone is respectful of the other participants.
He uses body language to show he understands.
He paraphrases information he has heard.
He tries hard to make sure he remembers what was said.

Answer 1

- His register is appropriate to the situation. (Yes — polite, formal offer to help.)
- His tone is respectful of the other participants. (Yes — cooperative and helpful.)

Not applicable:
- He uses body language to show he understands. (He speaks, but no body language is described.)
- He paraphrases information he has heard. (He does not restate Levi’s request.)
- He tries hard to make sure he remembers what was said. (No evidence of that.)