Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 152 · 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: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no fixed sides (c) a motion to argue (d) sitting in a circle
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) no set order of turns (d) a set speaking order
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no fixed sides
12. 12.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) in a circle or U (c) one behind another (d) back to back
13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
14. 14.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
16. 16.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no set order of turns (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition
19. 19.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) no fixed sides (c) no set order of turns (d) members speak freely
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
24. 24.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
26. 26.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) proposition, opposition
28. 28.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) just 1
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a motion to argue (c) fixed for and against (d) proposition, opposition
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a topic to explore (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
38. 38.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) explore a topic together (c) talk the longest (d) defeat the others
39. 39.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
40. 40.⭕ 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?

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