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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 324 · 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 debate. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
  3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
  5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  9. 9.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) one behind another
  10. 10.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) no fixed sides (d) a fixed time per speaker
  12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) no fixed sides (c) reaching shared ideas (d) fixed for and against
  13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  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.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 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) no set order of turns (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) a topic to explore
  17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) proposition, opposition (c) members speak freely (d) no set order of turns
  18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  19. 19.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  21. 21.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) proposition, opposition (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a set speaking order
  25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
  27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  28. 28.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  31. 31.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) defeat the others
  33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) members speak freely (c) a motion to argue (d) fixed for and against
  35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  36. 36.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
  37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  38. 38.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate

Answer key

  1. True
  2. 200
  3. 80
  4. 200
  5. not a GD topic
  6. a group discussion
  7. a good GD topic
  8. a debate
  9. in a circle or U
  10. True
  11. no fixed sides
  12. fixed for and against
  13. not a GD topic
  14. a good GD topic
  15. 2
  16. a set speaking order
  17. proposition, opposition
  18. a good GD topic
  19. False
  20. not a GD topic
  21. True
  22. 2
  23. a group discussion
  24. reaching shared ideas
  25. not a GD topic
  26. 80
  27. a good GD topic
  28. False
  29. True
  30. 2
  31. False
  32. explore a topic together
  33. not a GD topic
  34. members speak freely
  35. a debate
  36. no, anyone may speak
  37. a debate
  38. 25
  39. a group discussion
  40. a debate

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