Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 390 · 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) fixed for and against
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) members speak freely (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no fixed sides
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) proposition, opposition (c) reaching shared ideas (d) members speak freely
8. 8.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
9. 9.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
10. 10.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) a set speaking order
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
23. 23.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) judges pick a winner (c) no set order of turns (d) fixed for and against
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
26. 26.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) back to back (c) one behind another (d) in rows facing a stage
27. 27.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 50 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
32. 32.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) members speak freely
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
39. 39.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
40. 40.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True

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