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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 589 · 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: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
  3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no fixed sides (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
  4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
  5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  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.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
  8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a motion to argue (c) no fixed sides (d) members speak freely
  9. 9.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  12. 12.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  13. 13.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no fixed sides (c) fixed for and against (d) proposition, opposition
  16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  17. 17.⭕ 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
  18. 18.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 50 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
  19. 19.True or false: “no set order of turns” 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.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
  22. 22.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
  23. 23.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
  24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) a motion to argue (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) fixed for and against
  25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
  26. 26.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
  27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  28. 28.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
  29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  30. 30.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  31. 31.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  35. 35.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
  38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  39. 39.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) talk the longest
  40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion

Answer key

  1. True
  2. 13
  3. judges pick a winner
  4. 100
  5. not a GD topic
  6. a good GD topic
  7. 180
  8. a motion to argue
  9. False
  10. a debate
  11. a group discussion
  12. 21
  13. False
  14. a debate
  15. no fixed sides
  16. a debate
  17. in a circle or U
  18. about 6 to 10
  19. True
  20. a debate
  21. 60
  22. 200
  23. no
  24. a topic to explore
  25. 40
  26. no, anyone may speak
  27. not a GD topic
  28. interviews and classes
  29. a group discussion
  30. 10
  31. 3
  32. a group discussion
  33. 3
  34. a debate
  35. True
  36. True
  37. 120
  38. not a GD topic
  39. explore a topic together
  40. a debate

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