Question

read the scenario about a formal discussion.
sam is participating in a group discussion about the importance of healthy eating. throughout the discussion, he checks his phone frequently and stares out the window. however, sam is listening to the discussion and will be able to recall details about it later. he even contributes a few ideas, paraphrases for clarity, and asks some questions.
why isnt sam demonstrating good speaking and listening skills?

• sam is not taking notes.
• sam is not asking a lot of questions.
• sam’s body language does not show engagement.
• sam is not making connections with prior knowledge.

Explanation:

Good listening and speaking engagement in a discussion requires both verbal participation and non-verbal cues that show focus. Sam stares out the window frequently, which is a non-verbal signal of disengagement, even though he contributes ideas and asks some questions. The other options are invalid: he does ask questions, note-taking isn't mentioned as an issue, and connecting to prior knowledge isn't referenced in the scenario.

Answer:

C. Sam's body language does not show engagement.