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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 182 · 40 questions
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Debater's tip (Explore together): Debate: fixed sides, a set order, fixed time per speaker, a motion, a winner. GD: no sides, no set order, a topic to explore together. A good GD topic can be seen in different ways; a fact question (“How many legs does a spider have?”) cannot be discussed. Sharing time: minutes ÷ members; discussion time = total − thinking time − summary time.

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  1. 1.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) members speak freely (d) judges pick a winner
  2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) no fixed sides
  4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a set speaking order (c) a topic to explore (d) judges pick a winner
  9. 9.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 100 (d) about 50
  10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  11. 11.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
  12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  13. 13.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
  14. 14.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
  16. 16.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  20. 20.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  21. 21.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
  22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  23. 23.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
  24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  25. 25.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  27. 27.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  29. 29.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
  31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  32. 32.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  34. 34.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  36. 36.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
  37. 37.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
  38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition
  39. 39.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion

Answer key

  1. judges pick a winner
  2. 3
  3. fixed for and against
  4. a debate
  5. a debate
  6. a group discussion
  7. a group discussion
  8. a topic to explore
  9. about 6 to 10
  10. not a GD topic
  11. explore a topic together
  12. a good GD topic
  13. 60
  14. True
  15. no, anyone may speak
  16. False
  17. 25
  18. a group discussion
  19. not a GD topic
  20. 3
  21. interviews and classes
  22. a debate
  23. 300
  24. 1
  25. False
  26. a debate
  27. False
  28. 3
  29. 2
  30. 120
  31. a good GD topic
  32. 2
  33. a good GD topic
  34. False
  35. a good GD topic
  36. 40
  37. 100
  38. proposition, opposition
  39. 250
  40. a group discussion

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