Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 332 · 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 motion to argue (b) a topic to explore (c) judges pick a winner (d) fixed for and against
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
4. 4.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
11. 11.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
15. 15.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
18. 18.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
23. 23.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) no fixed sides
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
29. 29.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no set order of turns (d) a motion to argue
31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
32. 32.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a set speaking order
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no set order of turns (c) proposition, opposition (d) members speak freely
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) a set speaking order
37. 37.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
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: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?

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