Question

Kevin is participating in a group discussion about teens and technology. Kevin feels strongly that texting can be a dangerous distraction, especially for teen drivers. When his classmate argues that texting is not a problem for teenagers, Kevin does not interrupt. He makes eye contact with the speaker and takes a few notes of the speaker’s argument.

Which best describes what kind of listener Kevin is?

Kevin is a good listener because he asks questions to better understand the speaker.
Kevin is a good listener because he uses attentive body language and takes notes.
Kevin is not a good listener because he interrupts the speaker to make a point.
Kevin is not a good listener because he uses informal language inappropriately.

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

a television series
a scientific discovery
a literary analysis
a restaurant menu
a medical diagnosis
a sporting event

In a group discussion, effective participants

avoid looking at other participants.
share only opinions, not facts.
prepare to listen and speak.
share only facts, not opinions.

Answer 1

1) Kevin is a good listener because he uses attentive body language and takes notes.

2) Best topics for a formal discussion (three): a scientific discovery; a literary analysis; a medical diagnosis.

3) In a group discussion, effective participants: prepare to listen and speak.