Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 394 · 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.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in rows facing a stage (d) in a circle or U
4. 4.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) cricket matches
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) fixed for and against (c) judges pick a winner (d) a set speaking order
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
11. 11.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
13. 13.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) fixed for and against (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a topic to explore
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
17. 17.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) fixed for and against (d) members speak freely
19. 19.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) judges pick a winner (c) sitting in a circle (d) a topic to explore
21. 21.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
22. 22.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
23. 23.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
24. 24.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition
28. 28.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
34. 34.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) a set speaking order (d) a fixed time per speaker
36. 36.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no set order of turns (d) a topic to explore
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic

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