Group Discussion Skills & Strategies Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a group discussion?

• To argue with others

• To explore ideas collaboratively

• To avoid participation

• To dominate the conversation

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group discussions?

• Prepares students for academic scenarios

• Fosters teamwork

• Encourages critical thinking

• Reduces the need for preparation

What does active listening involve?

• Multitasking during the conversation

• Ignoring the speaker

• Thinking about your response while the other speaks

• Fully concentrating and understanding

Which technique is used to confirm understanding in active listening?

• Avoiding eye contact

• Reflecting

• Interrupting the speaker

• Using fillers

What are fillers in conversation?

• Strategies for active listening

• Techniques for effective questioning

• Words or sounds used to fill silence

• Words that enhance clarity

Why should fillers be avoided in formal discussions?

• They make the speaker sound confident

• They can distract the listener

• They improve fluency

• They enhance engagement

What is paraphrasing?

• Restating what someone said in your own words

• Asking for more information

• Ignoring the speaker's message

• Summarizing the entire discussion

What is the purpose of clarifying in a discussion?

• To confuse the speaker

• To avoid listening

• To ensure correct understanding

• To dominate the conversation

Which of the following is a technique for effective participation?

• Making contributions confidently

• Ignoring different opinions

• Interrupting others

• Avoiding eye contact

What does the Jigsaw Method encourage?

• Avoiding group discussions

• Listening without speaking

• Active participation and collaboration

• Individual work without collaboration