Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 309 · 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
2. 2.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) back to back
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) sitting in a circle
5. 5.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
8. 8.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
9. 9.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) a motion to argue
11. 11.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
13. 13.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) a motion to argue (d) proposition, opposition
15. 15.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
16. 16.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a motion to argue (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
20. 20.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
27. 27.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) sitting in a circle (c) no fixed sides (d) fixed for and against
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) proposition, opposition (d) members speak freely
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) proposition, opposition (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a fixed time per speaker
40. 40.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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