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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 196 · 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) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) judges pick a winner (d) no set order of turns
  2. 2.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
  3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
  4. 4.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) cooking shows
  5. 5.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  7. 7.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  8. 8.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
  9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) sitting in a circle (c) judges pick a winner (d) proposition, opposition
  10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides
  11. 11.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  12. 12.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  14. 14.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
  15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  16. 16.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  18. 18.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  21. 21.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  22. 22.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  25. 25.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in rows facing a stage (c) in a circle or U (d) one behind another
  26. 26.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
  29. 29.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  30. 30.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) members speak freely
  32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  33. 33.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a set speaking order (c) reaching shared ideas (d) members speak freely
  38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a motion to argue (c) proposition, opposition (d) no set order of turns
  40. 40.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?

Answer key

  1. judges pick a winner
  2. no, anyone may speak
  3. 150
  4. interviews and classes
  5. True
  6. a debate
  7. 1
  8. 250
  9. sitting in a circle
  10. a motion to argue
  11. 250
  12. False
  13. not a GD topic
  14. 60
  15. not a GD topic
  16. False
  17. a good GD topic
  18. False
  19. a group discussion
  20. a group discussion
  21. 19
  22. True
  23. False
  24. 27
  25. in a circle or U
  26. False
  27. False
  28. explore a topic together
  29. 3
  30. True
  31. proposition, opposition
  32. a group discussion
  33. False
  34. a debate
  35. a debate
  36. not a GD topic
  37. a set speaking order
  38. a group discussion
  39. no set order of turns
  40. 26

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