Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 117 · 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: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) a set speaking order (d) no set order of turns
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) sitting in a circle (c) no fixed sides (d) reaching shared ideas
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
7. 7.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⭕ 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?
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
10. 10.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
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) sitting in a circle (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) judges pick a winner
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) fixed for and against (c) proposition, opposition (d) reaching shared ideas
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no set order of turns (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
20. 20.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) talk the longest (d) stay silent
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
24. 24.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
25. 25.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
27. 27.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in rows facing a stage
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
30. 30.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 50 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 100
31. 31.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
33. 33.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
40. 40.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True

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