Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 33 · 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.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) proposition, opposition (c) a set speaking order (d) fixed for and against
2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
3. 3.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
7. 7.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) back to back
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
9. 9.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⭕ 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?
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
12. 12.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) fixed for and against (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
20. 20.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
22. 22.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
26. 26.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a motion to argue (c) no set order of turns (d) a topic to explore
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) members speak freely (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
34. 34.⭕ 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?
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) cricket matches
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition
39. 39.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1

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