Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 335 · 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, Tara speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) a set speaking order (c) fixed for and against (d) a motion to argue
3. 3.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⭕ 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?
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 50 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 100
9. 9.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a set speaking order (c) no set order of turns (d) members speak freely
13. 13.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
15. 15.⭕ 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
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) judges pick a winner (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a fixed time per speaker
18. 18.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a set speaking order (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) members speak freely
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) no set order of turns (d) fixed for and against
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
29. 29.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cricket matches
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) reaching shared ideas (d) members speak freely
33. 33.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
35. 35.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) no fixed sides (c) a motion to argue (d) members speak freely
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
39. 39.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion

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