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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 612 · 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.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in a circle or U
  2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) judges pick a winner (c) reaching shared ideas (d) members speak freely
  7. 7.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
  9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  10. 10.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
  12. 12.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  18. 18.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
  19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  20. 20.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  22. 22.⭕ 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?
  23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  25. 25.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) a set speaking order (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
  27. 27.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
  28. 28.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  29. 29.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
  32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  34. 34.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cricket matches
  35. 35.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  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? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) fixed for and against (c) members speak freely (d) no fixed sides
  40. 40.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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