Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 299 · 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 debate. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) proposition, opposition (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a topic to explore
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a set speaking order
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) a motion to argue (d) a fixed time per speaker
16. 16.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
17. 17.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) members speak freely
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
26. 26.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in rows facing a stage (d) in a circle or U
27. 27.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
30. 30.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) a motion to argue (c) a set speaking order (d) proposition, opposition
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
34. 34.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 100 (d) about 50
36. 36.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no set order of turns (d) reaching shared ideas
38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
39. 39.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?

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