Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 101 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
4. 4.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) a fixed time per speaker
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
12. 12.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.⭕ 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?
16. 16.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
20. 20.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) proposition, opposition (d) no set order of turns
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
31. 31.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⭕ 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
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
36. 36.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) fixed for and against (d) no set order of turns
38. 38.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?

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