Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 151 · 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.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) judges pick a winner (c) a set speaking order (d) no set order of turns
2. 2.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cricket matches (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
7. 7.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) members speak freely
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) sitting in a circle (d) reaching shared ideas
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
14. 14.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
15. 15.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
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.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) a motion to argue
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a set speaking order (c) a motion to argue (d) proposition, opposition
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) a motion to argue
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no set order of turns (c) sitting in a circle (d) a topic to explore
27. 27.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
30. 30.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
32. 32.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
34. 34.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
39. 39.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
40. 40.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) just 1 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10

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