Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 287 · 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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) fixed for and against (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) no fixed sides (c) a topic to explore (d) a motion to argue
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
9. 9.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
13. 13.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
18. 18.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) reaching shared ideas (d) proposition, opposition
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
22. 22.⭕ 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?
23. 23.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) in a circle or U
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 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 debate. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
27. 27.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
37. 37.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) a set speaking order (d) no set order of turns
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) fixed for and against (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no set order of turns
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?

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