Question

select the correct answer. during a group discussion, john is in the middle of making a point about a particular topic. amy isnt familiar with the topic and doesnt understand what john is trying to say. however, amy also wishes to participate in the discussion by providing her own insight. which of these actions should amy take to maintain a successful group discussion? a. politely interrupt john and ask him to clarify before continuing further with his point. b. after john finishes speaking, ask the other participants whether any of them understood his point. c. think about johns point after he finishes speaking and ask him politely to clarify what he means. d. make note of the point and then talk about it in detail with john after the discussion is over.

Explanation:

Interrupting John (Option A) is impolite in a group - discussion setting. Asking other participants (Option B) may not be the most direct way to clarify. Discussing with John after the discussion (Option D) doesn't help with immediate participation in the group discussion. Option C allows Amy to first let John finish speaking, which is respectful, and then politely ask for clarification to better understand and participate.

Answer:

C. Think about John's point after he finishes speaking and ask him politely to clarify what he means