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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 797 · 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 motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  6. 6.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) just 1 (c) about 50 (d) about 6 to 10
  7. 7.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
  10. 10.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) back to back (d) in rows facing a stage
  11. 11.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
  12. 12.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
  13. 13.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
  15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  17. 17.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  20. 20.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) members speak freely (d) a motion to argue
  22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) members speak freely (d) a fixed time per speaker
  23. 23.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) judges pick a winner (d) no set order of turns
  28. 28.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  30. 30.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) explore a topic together (c) defeat the others (d) talk the longest
  31. 31.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  32. 32.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
  34. 34.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
  35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  38. 38.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) judges pick a winner (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides

Answer key

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

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