Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 131 · 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.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
3. 3.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
4. 4.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) sitting in a circle (c) no set order of turns (d) a topic to explore
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) proposition, opposition (c) members speak freely (d) no set order of turns
7. 7.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.⭕ 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?
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a motion to argue (c) no set order of turns (d) sitting in a circle
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) a fixed time per speaker
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) back to back
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) members speak freely (c) reaching shared ideas (d) judges pick a winner
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) fixed for and against (d) members speak freely
26. 26.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
27. 27.⭕ 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?
28. 28.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.⭕ 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?
31. 31.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
34. 34.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) about 100
35. 35.⭕ 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?
36. 36.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
37. 37.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
39. 39.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True

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