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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 201 · 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
  3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) proposition, opposition (c) no fixed sides (d) a topic to explore
  8. 8.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
  9. 9.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
  10. 10.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) in a circle or U (c) back to back (d) one behind another
  12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  13. 13.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
  14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
  17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides
  18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
  21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  22. 22.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  23. 23.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 100 (c) just 1 (d) about 50
  24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) sitting in a circle (c) a set speaking order (d) proposition, opposition
  26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  27. 27.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
  29. 29.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
  30. 30.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  31. 31.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
  34. 34.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
  35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) reaching shared ideas (d) sitting in a circle
  36. 36.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a topic to explore (c) a motion to argue (d) reaching shared ideas
  40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic

Answer key

  1. a debate
  2. 180
  3. a group discussion
  4. 1
  5. a group discussion
  6. not a GD topic
  7. proposition, opposition
  8. 80
  9. explore a topic together
  10. True
  11. in a circle or U
  12. a group discussion
  13. 40
  14. a debate
  15. a group discussion
  16. 250
  17. no fixed sides
  18. a debate
  19. a good GD topic
  20. fixed for and against
  21. a group discussion
  22. 11
  23. about 6 to 10
  24. a debate
  25. sitting in a circle
  26. a debate
  27. False
  28. no, anyone may speak
  29. interviews and classes
  30. 1
  31. True
  32. not a GD topic
  33. 40
  34. no
  35. a fixed time per speaker
  36. False
  37. a good GD topic
  38. 2
  39. a motion to argue
  40. not a GD topic

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