Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 239 · 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) sitting in a circle (c) fixed for and against (d) judges pick a winner
2. 2.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in a circle or U
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) judges pick a winner (d) members speak freely
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
8. 8.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
10. 10.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
11. 11.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
13. 13.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) fixed for and against (d) members speak freely
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no set order of turns (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) a set speaking order (d) members speak freely
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
21. 21.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ 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?
25. 25.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) fixed for and against (c) a topic to explore (d) judges pick a winner
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
32. 32.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) sitting in a circle (d) reaching shared ideas
34. 34.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
37. 37.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no fixed sides (d) a set speaking order
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate

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