Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 385 · 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.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a set speaking order (c) fixed for and against (d) proposition, opposition
3. 3.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) proposition, opposition (d) no set order of turns
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) a topic to explore (d) judges pick a winner
7. 7.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
11. 11.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
12. 12.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cricket matches (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
17. 17.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
26. 26.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a motion to argue (d) sitting in a circle
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) members speak freely (c) judges pick a winner (d) proposition, opposition
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a topic to explore (c) fixed for and against (d) proposition, opposition
35. 35.⭕ 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?
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) a set speaking order (d) a topic to explore
40. 40.⭕ 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?

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