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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 46 · 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 set speaking order (b) sitting in a circle (c) no fixed sides (d) a topic to explore
  2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  3. 3.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
  5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) sitting in a circle
  6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  7. 7.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
  8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  11. 11.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
  12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  13. 13.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  16. 16.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  19. 19.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
  20. 20.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) reaching shared ideas (c) judges pick a winner (d) members speak freely
  23. 23.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) back to back (c) one behind another (d) in rows facing a stage
  24. 24.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
  25. 25.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  27. 27.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
  29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a set speaking order (d) fixed for and against
  30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  31. 31.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no fixed sides
  33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  34. 34.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no set order of turns (c) proposition, opposition (d) a set speaking order
  36. 36.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
  37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) proposition, opposition (c) members speak freely (d) no set order of turns
  38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  39. 39.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

  1. a set speaking order
  2. 2
  3. False
  4. 240
  5. fixed for and against
  6. a group discussion
  7. no, anyone may speak
  8. a good GD topic
  9. a debate
  10. a debate
  11. interviews and classes
  12. a group discussion
  13. False
  14. a debate
  15. a debate
  16. 3
  17. 3
  18. a good GD topic
  19. no
  20. 1
  21. a debate
  22. judges pick a winner
  23. in a circle or U
  24. 300
  25. 11
  26. not a GD topic
  27. False
  28. 150
  29. reaching shared ideas
  30. a good GD topic
  31. True
  32. a fixed time per speaker
  33. 200
  34. True
  35. no set order of turns
  36. 100
  37. proposition, opposition
  38. 100
  39. True
  40. True

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