Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 243 · 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.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
2. 2.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
5. 5.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⭕ 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?
16. 16.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cricket matches
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) proposition, opposition (c) sitting in a circle (d) members speak freely
19. 19.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
23. 23.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
24. 24.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
25. 25.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
26. 26.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides
29. 29.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
32. 32.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) reaching shared ideas (d) sitting in a circle
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
35. 35.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) judges pick a winner (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) sitting in a circle

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