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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 323 · 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) a motion to argue (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no fixed sides (d) members speak freely
  2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) no fixed sides (c) members speak freely (d) a topic to explore
  3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  4. 4.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  6. 6.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  9. 9.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a motion to argue (c) reaching shared ideas (d) judges pick a winner
  12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) members speak freely
  13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  14. 14.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) proposition, opposition (d) judges pick a winner
  16. 16.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 100 (d) about 50
  17. 17.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  20. 20.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) interviews and classes (c) cooking shows (d) music exams
  21. 21.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
  22. 22.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  24. 24.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in rows facing a stage (d) in a circle or U
  25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  28. 28.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
  29. 29.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
  31. 31.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
  35. 35.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
  37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  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.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) explore a topic together (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others

Answer key

  1. a motion to argue
  2. fixed for and against
  3. a good GD topic
  4. False
  5. 2
  6. True
  7. 90
  8. not a GD topic
  9. False
  10. a debate
  11. reaching shared ideas
  12. members speak freely
  13. not a GD topic
  14. 2
  15. no fixed sides
  16. about 6 to 10
  17. False
  18. a group discussion
  19. a debate
  20. interviews and classes
  21. 150
  22. True
  23. a group discussion
  24. in a circle or U
  25. a debate
  26. not a GD topic
  27. a group discussion
  28. 22
  29. False
  30. 100
  31. True
  32. a good GD topic
  33. 1
  34. 150
  35. False
  36. proposition, opposition
  37. a debate
  38. no, anyone may speak
  39. True
  40. explore a topic together

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