Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 288 · 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 motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
3. 3.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
5. 5.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
7. 7.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (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) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a motion to argue (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a fixed time per speaker
15. 15.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) defeat the others
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
26. 26.⭕ 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?
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) sitting in a circle (c) a topic to explore (d) no fixed sides
30. 30.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
31. 31.⭕ 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?
32. 32.⭕ 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?
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a topic to explore (d) a fixed time per speaker
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) no set order of turns (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) judges pick a winner
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) fixed for and against (c) a motion to argue (d) judges pick a winner
36. 36.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic

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