Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 214 · 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 debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
2. 2.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a set speaking order (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no fixed sides
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⭕ 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?
13. 13.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) members speak freely (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no set order of turns
16. 16.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) judges pick a winner (c) fixed for and against (d) a set speaking order
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
24. 24.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) proposition, opposition (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a topic to explore
28. 28.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no set order of turns (c) a set speaking order (d) fixed for and against
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
32. 32.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⭕ 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?
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?

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