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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 531 · 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) proposition, opposition (c) sitting in a circle (d) no set order of turns
  2. 2.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
  4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  5. 5.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
  6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  8. 8.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  10. 10.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  14. 14.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
  16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) sitting in a circle (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) members speak freely
  17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) sitting in a circle (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides
  18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) judges pick a winner (d) no set order of turns
  19. 19.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  21. 21.⭕ 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?
  22. 22.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 50 (c) about 100 (d) just 1
  23. 23.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  25. 25.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) explore a topic together (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
  26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
  27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  28. 28.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
  30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no fixed sides (d) a set speaking order
  32. 32.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
  39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  40. 40.⭕ 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

Answer key

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

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