Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 124 · 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 debate. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) sitting in a circle (c) a set speaking order (d) proposition, opposition
3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
5. 5.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
8. 8.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
12. 12.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) judges pick a winner (d) no fixed sides
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
16. 16.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
17. 17.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
18. 18.⭕ 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?
19. 19.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
20. 20.⭕ 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
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
30. 30.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
34. 34.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
37. 37.⭕ 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?
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a motion to argue (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
39. 39.⭕ 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?
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?

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