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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 36 · 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.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
  2. 2.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) a topic to explore (d) a motion to argue
  5. 5.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
  6. 6.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) stay silent (c) explore a topic together (d) defeat the others
  7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) no set order of turns (c) members speak freely (d) reaching shared ideas
  8. 8.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  11. 11.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
  12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) judges pick a winner (c) a motion to argue (d) a set speaking order
  14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) members speak freely
  15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  16. 16.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  17. 17.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  20. 20.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
  22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) fixed for and against (c) judges pick a winner (d) sitting in a circle
  23. 23.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
  25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 4 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
  26. 26.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
  29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  30. 30.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
  32. 32.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) reaching shared ideas (c) judges pick a winner (d) a set speaking order
  36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) proposition, opposition (d) reaching shared ideas
  39. 39.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic

Answer key

  1. no, anyone may speak
  2. False
  3. False
  4. a topic to explore
  5. 180
  6. explore a topic together
  7. a set speaking order
  8. True
  9. a group discussion
  10. not a GD topic
  11. 120
  12. a debate
  13. no fixed sides
  14. fixed for and against
  15. a good GD topic
  16. 1
  17. False
  18. a debate
  19. a good GD topic
  20. True
  21. interviews and classes
  22. sitting in a circle
  23. True
  24. about 6 to 10
  25. 160
  26. 1
  27. 2
  28. 120
  29. a debate
  30. False
  31. no
  32. False
  33. a group discussion
  34. a group discussion
  35. reaching shared ideas
  36. a group discussion
  37. a debate
  38. proposition, opposition
  39. 15
  40. not a GD topic

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