Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 304 · 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.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) no fixed sides
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
4. 4.⭕ 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?
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) no set order of turns (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) judges pick a winner (d) fixed for and against
13. 13.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) fixed for and against (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) judges pick a winner
17. 17.⭕ 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?
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
21. 21.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
22. 22.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
26. 26.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
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.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a topic to explore (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
33. 33.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
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no set order of turns (c) no fixed sides (d) a topic to explore
35. 35.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cricket matches
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) proposition, opposition (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no fixed sides
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) proposition, opposition (c) no set order of turns (d) a motion to argue
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
40. 40.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes

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