Question

question 13 of 19
in a group discussion, which option is most clearly a clarifying question?
a. if you were the author, could you have done a better job?
b. are you sure you want to question the author’s credentials?
c. what do you mean when you say the author is unprofessional?
d. what is your overall point, and how do you support it?

Explanation:

A clarifying question aims to gain a better understanding of a statement. Option C asks for the meaning of the claim "the author is unprofessional", which is clarifying. Option A is evaluative, B is a confrontational or cautionary question, and D is about the overall point and support, not clarifying a specific statement.

Answer:

C. What do you mean when you say the author is unprofessional?