Answer:
A. to relate speakers' comments to one another
D. to tie different ideas to the discussion goals.
E. to link personal ideas to the discussion.
Explanation:
A group discussion can be defined as a form of communication in which a group of people meet face-to-face (one on one) to exchange ideas, interact, and share opinions on a common topic or subject matter.
Generally, group discussions comprises of members and a leader who is saddled with the responsibility of presenting the topic, stating the facts and overall coordination of the discussion. Also, the various members involved in the group discussion are able to connect what they see, hear and how everyone responds to each other.
Therefore, to make connections in a group discussion means, being able to relate speakers' comments to one another so as to reach a logical conclusion or draw an inference from the discussion, to tie different ideas to the discussion goals so as to keep the discussion alive and to link personal ideas to the discussion in order to allow for superior arguments or debate.
