Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 233 · 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.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) fixed for and against (c) no fixed sides (d) a motion to argue
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
4. 4.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
6. 6.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a motion to argue (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no set order of turns
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) judges pick a winner (c) a set speaking order (d) proposition, opposition
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no set order of turns (d) a set speaking order
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no set order of turns
20. 20.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) sitting in a circle
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
27. 27.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) talk the longest (d) stay silent
28. 28.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
29. 29.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
30. 30.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in rows facing a stage
31. 31.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) proposition, opposition (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
33. 33.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) reaching shared ideas (c) sitting in a circle (d) no fixed sides
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
38. 38.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) fixed for and against (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition

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