Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 189 · 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.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
2. 2.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) stay silent (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) sitting in a circle (d) proposition, opposition
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
5. 5.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
9. 9.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
12. 12.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) members speak freely (c) no set order of turns (d) a topic to explore
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
16. 16.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
17. 17.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
21. 21.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
22. 22.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) sitting in a circle (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) a set speaking order (d) no set order of turns
30. 30.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
31. 31.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) reaching shared ideas
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a motion to argue (c) a topic to explore (d) reaching shared ideas
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) proposition, opposition
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
38. 38.⭕ 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?
39. 39.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?

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