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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 314 · 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.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 4 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
  2. 2.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
  7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a motion to argue (d) a fixed time per speaker
  8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
  9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a motion to argue (c) judges pick a winner (d) proposition, opposition
  10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  11. 11.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in a circle or U (c) one behind another (d) in rows facing a stage
  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.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a topic to explore (c) fixed for and against (d) a set speaking order
  14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  15. 15.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) defeat the others (c) talk the longest (d) stay silent
  16. 16.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  18. 18.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  19. 19.⭕ 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?
  20. 20.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  22. 22.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
  23. 23.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
  24. 24.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
  25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  28. 28.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
  34. 34.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) no set order of turns (c) a set speaking order (d) sitting in a circle
  37. 37.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
  38. 38.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
  40. 40.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

  1. 160
  2. True
  3. 3
  4. 3
  5. a good GD topic
  6. fixed for and against
  7. reaching shared ideas
  8. judges pick a winner
  9. sitting in a circle
  10. a debate
  11. in a circle or U
  12. a good GD topic
  13. a topic to explore
  14. a good GD topic
  15. explore a topic together
  16. True
  17. 150
  18. 300
  19. 11
  20. False
  21. a debate
  22. 17
  23. 100
  24. no, anyone may speak
  25. a good GD topic
  26. not a GD topic
  27. a group discussion
  28. True
  29. False
  30. True
  31. False
  32. False
  33. 160
  34. True
  35. not a GD topic
  36. a set speaking order
  37. 22
  38. False
  39. no
  40. False

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