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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 783 · 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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  2. 2.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  6. 6.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
  9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  11. 11.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  16. 16.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  18. 18.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) about 100
  21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
  22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no fixed sides (c) members speak freely (d) reaching shared ideas
  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.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
  26. 26.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
  27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) members speak freely (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a motion to argue
  28. 28.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  29. 29.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
  30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a topic to explore (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
  31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  32. 32.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  33. 33.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) explore a topic together (d) talk the longest
  35. 35.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) reaching shared ideas
  38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  39. 39.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
  40. 40.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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