Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 378 · 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, Meera speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no set order of turns (c) no fixed sides (d) a topic to explore
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no set order of turns
6. 6.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
8. 8.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in rows facing a stage (c) in a circle or U (d) one behind another
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) proposition, opposition (c) a set speaking order (d) a topic to explore
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) judges pick a winner (c) a set speaking order (d) a motion to argue
15. 15.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
17. 17.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) reaching shared ideas (c) members speak freely (d) a topic to explore
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) proposition, opposition (c) no fixed sides (d) fixed for and against
22. 22.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
24. 24.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
26. 26.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 50
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
28. 28.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) proposition, opposition
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
35. 35.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
36. 36.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
37. 37.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
38. 38.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) sitting in a circle (c) a motion to argue (d) a set speaking order
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no fixed sides (c) members speak freely (d) sitting in a circle

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