Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 355 · 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) proposition, opposition (b) no fixed sides (c) judges pick a winner (d) a fixed time per speaker
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no fixed sides (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a topic to explore
4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
6. 6.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a motion to argue (c) proposition, opposition (d) members speak freely
8. 8.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) back to back (d) one behind another
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) a set speaking order (d) sitting in a circle
10. 10.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) explore a topic together (c) defeat the others (d) talk the longest
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 50 (c) about 100 (d) just 1
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) a motion to argue
22. 22.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) a set speaking order (d) reaching shared ideas
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
25. 25.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
26. 26.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
28. 28.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.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
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
31. 31.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 4 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion

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