Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 256 · 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) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
3. 3.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) reaching shared ideas (c) judges pick a winner (d) a fixed time per speaker
5. 5.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
6. 6.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
7. 7.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
15. 15.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
19. 19.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
20. 20.⭕ 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?
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
24. 24.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
27. 27.⭕ 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?
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) a set speaking order (c) judges pick a winner (d) a motion to argue
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) a set speaking order
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
31. 31.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 50 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
33. 33.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by height (c) yes, by roll number
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a topic to explore (c) sitting in a circle (d) reaching shared ideas
37. 37.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
38. 38.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
40. 40.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) back to back (d) one behind another

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