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Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 85 · 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 has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  2. 2.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) proposition, opposition (c) sitting in a circle (d) fixed for and against
  5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
  6. 6.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  8. 8.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
  10. 10.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) in a circle or U
  11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a motion to argue (c) no fixed sides (d) reaching shared ideas
  12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
  13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no set order of turns (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no fixed sides
  14. 14.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
  15. 15.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
  16. 16.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no fixed sides (d) a set speaking order
  20. 20.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
  21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
  26. 26.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
  29. 29.⭕ 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?
  30. 30.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
  31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
  34. 34.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a topic to explore (c) judges pick a winner (d) a set speaking order
  36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
  37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
  38. 38.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate

Answer key

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

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