Group Discussion

How do you start a group discussion?

• What is your name?

• Hi everyone, let's start our discussion.

• I don't agree with you.

• I think my opinion is the best.

You want your friend to clarify his ideas. What would you say?

• Can you just shut up?

• When did you arrive?

• What do you mean by that?

• That's a good idea!

You agree with the statement given by your friend, "I think we should organize an anti-litter campaign". What would you say?

• Why don't we decide later?

• Do you think we can get full support?

• I am not so sure about that.

• A good idea indeed! Let's start as soon as possible!

You partially agree with your friend. How do you say it?

• It's really difficult.

• That's a very bad idea.

• I think you have a point, but...

• I totally agree with you.

"Imported goods are better than locally made ones". You totally disagree with this statement. What can you say?

• I disagree. Our local goods are just as good.

• Are you sure?

• I think you might have a point.

• What did you say?

Which of the following is NOT giving a suggestion?

• How about having dinner at KFC?

• Why don't we go to KFC tonight?

• We can go to KFC. What do you think?

• The price of a snack plate at KFC is RM12.90

Which of the following is considered 'complete disagreement'?

• I couldn't agree more with you.

• I totally agree.

• I don't think so.

• Definitely!

Which of the following is an example of a polite request?

• May I know where do you think the campaign can be done?

• How much is the cost?

• How do you think the program can be carried out?

• What is the estimated time of arrival?

What is the best question to the answer "Facebook should be banned as the users can get addicted to it and spend hours just checking out what's going on in their timeline".

• Why do you think Facebook should be banned?

• What is the meaning of Facebook?

• When do people usually check their Facebook?

• Don't you think Facebook is great?

"I don't think McDonalds is the best place for dinner tonight. Why don't we go to a steak house instead?"

What is the speaker doing?

• Giving suggestions

• Making counter suggestions

• Making enquiries

• Asking for clarifications