The Basics of Speech

Chapter 8: Forms of Group Discussion

Choose the best word, words, or phrase from the bank to correctly complete each sentence.


1.		There are three types of discussion formats. A/An is formed to study or manage a specific task.


2.		A/An is a discussion during which members give short speeches to an audience.


3.		A/An discussion format allows speakers to inform or influence an audience.


4.		When an audience becomes involved, the discussion is called a/an .


5.		For large group meetings a set of rules called is used.


6.		Most formal group meetings use a/an ,which is a list of topics to be discussed.


7.		The third order of business is the reading of , which are the notes that were taken at the previous meeting of the group.


8.		Sometimes a group member proposes an action, or a/an .


9.		Before this action can be discussed, another member must , or support, it.


10.		The end of the meeting is signaled by a/an .