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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 815 · 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.⭕ 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?
  2. 2.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) fixed for and against (d) members speak freely
  5. 5.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  7. 7.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
  10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
  13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  14. 14.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
  15. 15.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  17. 17.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a set speaking order (c) a motion to argue (d) proposition, opposition
  19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) members speak freely (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
  22. 22.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) just 1 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 100
  23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
  26. 26.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
  27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  28. 28.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
  29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) fixed for and against (c) a motion to argue (d) sitting in a circle
  30. 30.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  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.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
  35. 35.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) back to back
  36. 36.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
  37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  38. 38.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.⭕ 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?

Answer key

  1. 11
  2. True
  3. True
  4. fixed for and against
  5. True
  6. not a GD topic
  7. False
  8. True
  9. interviews and classes
  10. a debate
  11. a debate
  12. 120
  13. a good GD topic
  14. 100
  15. False
  16. a group discussion
  17. True
  18. reaching shared ideas
  19. not a GD topic
  20. a debate
  21. judges pick a winner
  22. about 6 to 10
  23. a debate
  24. a good GD topic
  25. 200
  26. no
  27. a group discussion
  28. 28
  29. sitting in a circle
  30. False
  31. 3
  32. False
  33. a good GD topic
  34. 150
  35. in a circle or U
  36. 16
  37. a group discussion
  38. True
  39. False
  40. 13

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