Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 116 · 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 has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
2. 2.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) fixed for and against (c) members speak freely (d) a set speaking order
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) no fixed sides
10. 10.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) reaching shared ideas (d) fixed for and against
13. 13.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) stay silent (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
15. 15.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
20. 20.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no fixed sides (c) members speak freely (d) fixed for and against
22. 22.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
23. 23.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no fixed sides (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a topic to explore
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a set speaking order (c) fixed for and against (d) no set order of turns
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
35. 35.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) a motion to argue
39. 39.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
40. 40.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) interviews and classes (c) cooking shows (d) music exams

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