Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 271 · 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) no set order of turns (d) proposition, opposition
2. 2.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
9. 9.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
11. 11.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.⭕ 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?
14. 14.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
17. 17.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) proposition, opposition (d) no set order of turns
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) fixed for and against (c) a set speaking order (d) proposition, opposition
23. 23.⭕ 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?
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) no fixed sides (c) reaching shared ideas (d) fixed for and against
25. 25.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) a motion to argue (d) sitting in a circle
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
31. 31.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 50
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
35. 35.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) reaching shared ideas
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False

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