Question 1

Question

A)Which answer choice accurately explains what a debate is?(1 point)
Responses

the act of giving full attention to a speaker and responding to improve mutual understanding
the act of giving full attention to a speaker and responding to improve mutual understanding

the facts, documentation, or testimony used to strengthen a claim
the facts, documentation, or testimony used to strengthen a claim

a formal contest on a set issue with two sides taking opposing viewpoints
a formal contest on a set issue with two sides taking opposing viewpoints

a form of group communication where ideas and information are shared
a form of group communication where ideas and information are shared
Question 2
A)What are the main goals of a presidential debate? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

to reach a consensus on important issues
to reach a consensus on important issues

to impress the adjudicator enough to win
to impress the adjudicator enough to win

to win the election
to win the election

to improve public speaking skills
to improve public speaking skills

to show people who the best candidate is
to show people who the best candidate is
Question 3
A)In a collegial discussion, who is in charge of taking notes on group thoughts and decisions?(1 point)
Responses

the facilitator
the facilitator

the participants
the participants

the recorder
the recorder

the materials manager
the materials manager
Question 4
A)When students are involved in a discussion, what is the most common goal?(1 point)
Responses

learning something new
learning something new

reaching a consensus
reaching a consensus

taking an action
taking an action

choosing a position
choosing a position
Question 5
A)Where do the majority of collegial discussions occur?(1 point)
Responses

in a classroom environment
in a classroom environment

with an employer or other authority
with an employer or other authority

with a group of friends

Answer 1

Question 1
A) Which answer choice accurately explains what a debate is?
Response: a formal contest on a set issue with two sides taking opposing viewpoints

Question 2
A) What are the main goals of a presidential debate? Select the two correct answers.
Responses:

• to win the election
• to show people who the best candidate is

Question 3
A) In a collegial discussion, who is in charge of taking notes on group thoughts and decisions?
Response: the recorder

Question 4
A) When students are involved in a discussion, what is the most common goal?
Response: learning something new

Question 5
A) Where do the majority of collegial discussions occur?
Response: in a classroom environment