Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 272 · 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.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) reaching shared ideas
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
6. 6.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) cricket matches
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
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.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
11. 11.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
15. 15.⭕ 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
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) a motion to argue (c) judges pick a winner (d) proposition, opposition
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) judges pick a winner (d) no fixed sides
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
19. 19.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
21. 21.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.⭕ 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?
25. 25.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
27. 27.⭕ 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?
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) judges pick a winner
29. 29.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 100 (d) about 50
30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) no fixed sides (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a topic to explore
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) proposition, opposition (c) fixed for and against (d) no set order of turns
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
37. 37.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
38. 38.⭕ 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?
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students