Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

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

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