Froggy Jumps Common turn-taking expressions and signals to manage group discussionsVersión en línea In a discussion and meeting, you need to take turns with your groupmates to provide ideas and give opinions because everyone should have a fair opportunity participate in the discussion. Therefore, it is important for you to listen while another person speaks, which is one of good manners to behave in a meeting. por BECCA TANG 1 Which expression is NOT for asking for opinions? a What does everyone else think? b In other words, the report won't be finished on time. c I'd like to get your input on this proposal. 2 Which expression is NOT for asking for clarification? a Would you mind going over that again, please? b What do you think about that, Amy? c Can you explain that in a bit more detail?" 3 Which expression is used to simplify the previous remarks? a I'm afraid we don't have time to talk about that. b Let me briefly summarize what we discussed today. c In other words, the report won't be finished on time." 4 If you want to cut the discussion short, you say: a I'm afraid we don't have time to talk about that. b I'm sorry, but I have to stop you there. We're running out of time, so we have to move on. c Let me briefly summarise what we discussed today. 5 Which of the following indicates a change of turn? a gesture b interrup- tion c greeting 6 Which of the following DOES NOT indicate a change of turn? a gesture b intonation c gap 7 Which of the following DOES NOT disrupt turn-taking? a overlap b gaze direction c gap 8 Is the following an example of interruption? A: You need to listen to me.. B: No, I don’t! a Not applicable b No c Yes 9 Is this an example of turn-taking? A: That person is a liar! He lied to me the other day when he told me that my car… B: Nonsense! He’s never told a lie in his life! a Yes b No c Not applicable
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