Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 104 · 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.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
3. 3.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) interviews and classes (c) cricket matches (d) cooking shows
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a set speaking order (d) no set order of turns
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
8. 8.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
10. 10.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) defeat the others (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
13. 13.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
14. 14.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⭕ 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?
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) sitting in a circle (c) reaching shared ideas (d) members speak freely
25. 25.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 100 (c) just 1 (d) about 50
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
27. 27.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in a circle or U
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
29. 29.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) reaching shared ideas
31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
34. 34.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) judges pick a winner (d) sitting in a circle
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) proposition, opposition (d) sitting in a circle
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no set order of turns (d) a fixed time per speaker
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True

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