Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 139 · 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, Tara speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
2. 2.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a topic to explore (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a set speaking order
4. 4.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
5. 5.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) proposition, opposition (d) a set speaking order
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) sitting in a circle (d) a motion to argue
11. 11.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
15. 15.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
16. 16.⭕ 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
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) members speak freely (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no fixed sides
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
26. 26.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 50 (c) about 100 (d) just 1
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) fixed for and against (d) sitting in a circle
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) members speak freely (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) members speak freely (c) no fixed sides (d) no set order of turns
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: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) no set order of turns (d) judges pick a winner
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) stay silent (c) explore a topic together (d) defeat the others
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
40. 40.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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