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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 473 · 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: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
  3. 3.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
  5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  7. 7.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  9. 9.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  11. 11.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 4 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
  12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
  13. 13.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
  14. 14.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
  15. 15.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
  16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  17. 17.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
  19. 19.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  20. 20.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) reaching shared ideas (d) fixed for and against
  22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  23. 23.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) in a circle or U (c) one behind another (d) back to back
  24. 24.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
  26. 26.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) just 1 (d) about 6 to 10
  27. 27.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
  28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
  29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  30. 30.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cricket matches
  31. 31.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  33. 33.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) judges pick a winner (c) members speak freely (d) a topic to explore
  37. 37.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
  38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) sitting in a circle (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a motion to argue
  40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate

Answer key

  1. True
  2. 60
  3. False
  4. 12
  5. a debate
  6. a good GD topic
  7. False
  8. a good GD topic
  9. True
  10. 27
  11. 160
  12. 120
  13. no, anyone may speak
  14. no
  15. 120
  16. not a GD topic
  17. False
  18. 40
  19. 3
  20. True
  21. reaching shared ideas
  22. a debate
  23. in a circle or U
  24. False
  25. fixed for and against
  26. about 6 to 10
  27. explore a topic together
  28. 250
  29. a group discussion
  30. interviews and classes
  31. 1
  32. 19
  33. True
  34. not a GD topic
  35. a group discussion
  36. judges pick a winner
  37. 200
  38. a debate
  39. a motion to argue
  40. a debate

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