Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 118 · 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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
6. 6.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
9. 9.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) defeat the others (c) talk the longest (d) stay silent
10. 10.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
12. 12.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
14. 14.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
16. 16.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) proposition, opposition
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
30. 30.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
34. 34.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by height (c) yes, by roll number
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
37. 37.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) judges pick a winner (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) fixed for and against
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
40. 40.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True

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