Professional Communication Questions & Answers – Group Discussions

This set of Professional Communication Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Group Discussions”.

1. Which of these are vital for any organisation?
a) Debates
b) Group discussions
c) Speeches
d) Arguments
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Answer: b
Explanation: Group discussions are vital for any organisation. They streamline stray thoughts in a potent proactive action and generate information.

2. Which of these qualities are important in a group discussion?
a) Emotional stability
b) Hostility
c) Ignorance
d) Aggressiveness
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Answer: a
Explanation: Emotional stability plays an important role in a group discussion. No organisation wants a person who is not in control of his emotions.

3. In a group discussion, one must communicate with ______
a) Hostility
b) Ignorance
c) knowledge
d) long sentences
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Answer: c
Explanation: In a group discussion, one must communicate with knowledge. He must be polite and compassionate and must utter ideas which are real to those present and easily understood.
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4. In a group discussion, the discussion must be directed to its logical conclusion.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: The statement is true. In a group discussion, the discussion must be directed to its logical conclusion. You must appear to neatly direct a discussion to its logical conclusion without appearing to be superior to the offending person.

5. When is the worst time to break into a discussion?
a) When everyone is silent
b) When one person is talking
c) When two or three people are talking simultaneously
d) When there is less time left
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Answer: c
Explanation: It is crucial to know when to break into a discussion. The worst time to break into a discussion is when two or three people are discussing a topic and talking simultaneously.
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6. A group discussion must advance _____
a) truth
b) dishonesty
c) Personal glory
d) arguments
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Answer: a
Explanation: The statement is: A group discussion must advance truth. A group discussion is not meant for personal glory. It is meant to advance certain aspects to their logical conclusion.

7. Which of these must be avoided in a group discussion?
a) Speaking facts
b) Asking questions
c) Speaking fast
d) Speaking with clarity
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Answer: c
Explanation: We must speak about facts and with clarity. We must never mumble, shout or speak very fast. It is better to ask questions in case a point is not understood.
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8. In a group discussion, we should be _____
a) assertive
b) dominating
c) subjective
d) ignorant
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Answer: a
Explanation: In a group discussion we must be assertive. There is no room for dominating others. There is no place for subjectivity or personal prejudices.

9. A moderator is a monitor of a group discussion.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: The statement is true. A moderator is a monitor and observer of a group discussion. Group discussion takes place in his presence.
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10. Which of these factors do not enhance listening skills?
a) Attention
b) Clear perception
c) Fakeness
d) Frankness
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Answer: c
Explanation: There are five factors that enhance the listening skills of the participant. They are : attention, clear perception, analytical approach, frankness and taking notes.

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