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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 295 · 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.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
  3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) sitting in a circle (d) no set order of turns
  4. 4.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
  5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  6. 6.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  7. 7.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition
  9. 9.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  12. 12.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  14. 14.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  15. 15.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  20. 20.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
  21. 21.⭕ 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?
  22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no set order of turns (b) a set speaking order (c) a motion to argue (d) a fixed time per speaker
  24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  25. 25.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  27. 27.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  28. 28.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
  29. 29.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) one behind another (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
  30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  31. 31.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) just 1
  32. 32.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) fixed for and against (d) no fixed sides
  35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
  38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  39. 39.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

  1. False
  2. 90
  3. a set speaking order
  4. explore a topic together
  5. a group discussion
  6. 3
  7. 2
  8. members speak freely
  9. False
  10. a good GD topic
  11. a good GD topic
  12. False
  13. 1
  14. 27
  15. False
  16. True
  17. 3
  18. a good GD topic
  19. not a GD topic
  20. 200
  21. 11
  22. a group discussion
  23. no set order of turns
  24. a good GD topic
  25. True
  26. not a GD topic
  27. 120
  28. no, anyone may speak
  29. in a circle or U
  30. a group discussion
  31. about 6 to 10
  32. True
  33. True
  34. fixed for and against
  35. a good GD topic
  36. a debate
  37. no fixed sides
  38. a debate
  39. False
  40. False

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