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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 519 · 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a set speaking order (d) a topic to explore
  3. 3.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  4. 4.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
  6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  7. 7.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  9. 9.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) talk the longest (d) stay silent
  10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  11. 11.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) just 1 (d) about 50
  12. 12.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) no set order of turns
  13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
  14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) a fixed time per speaker
  15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  16. 16.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  17. 17.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
  18. 18.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  20. 20.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
  21. 21.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  22. 22.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  24. 24.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  29. 29.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
  30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no fixed sides (c) a set speaking order (d) a motion to argue
  32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) a motion to argue
  34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
  35. 35.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  39. 39.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic

Answer key

  1. a debate
  2. a set speaking order
  3. 28
  4. True
  5. 60
  6. a debate
  7. False
  8. a group discussion
  9. explore a topic together
  10. a debate
  11. about 6 to 10
  12. a fixed time per speaker
  13. fixed for and against
  14. members speak freely
  15. a good GD topic
  16. 2
  17. interviews and classes
  18. False
  19. a group discussion
  20. no, anyone may speak
  21. 2
  22. False
  23. 3
  24. True
  25. not a GD topic
  26. not a GD topic
  27. not a GD topic
  28. a group discussion
  29. 17
  30. not a GD topic
  31. no fixed sides
  32. a good GD topic
  33. a motion to argue
  34. 200
  35. True
  36. False
  37. a group discussion
  38. a good GD topic
  39. False
  40. not a GD topic

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