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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 255 · 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) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
  2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  5. 5.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  7. 7.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  9. 9.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
  10. 10.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cricket matches (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
  11. 11.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
  12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a motion to argue (c) no fixed sides (d) a topic to explore
  13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  14. 14.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 50 (c) just 1 (d) about 6 to 10
  15. 15.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no set order of turns (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no fixed sides
  17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  18. 18.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
  19. 19.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  21. 21.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
  22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) sitting in a circle (c) no fixed sides (d) members speak freely
  24. 24.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
  25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  27. 27.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) reaching shared ideas (c) members speak freely (d) no fixed sides
  31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
  33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) a set speaking order (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a motion to argue
  34. 34.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  36. 36.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  38. 38.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
  39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  40. 40.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

  1. fixed for and against
  2. a group discussion
  3. a debate
  4. a debate
  5. True
  6. a group discussion
  7. 2
  8. not a GD topic
  9. in a circle or U
  10. interviews and classes
  11. 16
  12. a motion to argue
  13. a good GD topic
  14. about 6 to 10
  15. 2
  16. proposition, opposition
  17. a debate
  18. no
  19. 120
  20. a debate
  21. 300
  22. a good GD topic
  23. a fixed time per speaker
  24. 200
  25. not a GD topic
  26. a debate
  27. True
  28. not a GD topic
  29. a debate
  30. judges pick a winner
  31. 60
  32. reaching shared ideas
  33. members speak freely
  34. False
  35. 2
  36. True
  37. a good GD topic
  38. no, anyone may speak
  39. not a GD topic
  40. True

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