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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 425 · 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) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) members speak freely
  2. 2.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
  5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
  7. 7.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
  8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  12. 12.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  13. 13.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) cricket matches
  14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) sitting in a circle (c) members speak freely (d) a topic to explore
  15. 15.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  18. 18.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) back to back
  19. 19.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  21. 21.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a topic to explore (c) a motion to argue (d) a fixed time per speaker
  24. 24.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  26. 26.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  28. 28.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  30. 30.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
  32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
  34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  36. 36.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) fixed for and against (d) no fixed sides
  39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
  40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic

Answer key

  1. proposition, opposition
  2. True
  3. 2
  4. 90
  5. a group discussion
  6. 80
  7. no, anyone may speak
  8. a debate
  9. a good GD topic
  10. a good GD topic
  11. a debate
  12. 1
  13. interviews and classes
  14. a fixed time per speaker
  15. 1
  16. not a GD topic
  17. a group discussion
  18. in a circle or U
  19. True
  20. a group discussion
  21. False
  22. True
  23. a topic to explore
  24. False
  25. not a GD topic
  26. True
  27. a debate
  28. a good GD topic
  29. not a GD topic
  30. 1
  31. 100
  32. not a GD topic
  33. 250
  34. a debate
  35. a debate
  36. False
  37. False
  38. fixed for and against
  39. no fixed sides
  40. not a GD topic

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