Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 411 · 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.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
2. 2.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) a motion to argue (d) proposition, opposition
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
12. 12.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) one behind another (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) fixed for and against (c) reaching shared ideas (d) proposition, opposition
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
27. 27.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) judges pick a winner (d) fixed for and against
29. 29.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
30. 30.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
33. 33.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
36. 36.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no set order of turns (d) a fixed time per speaker
39. 39.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?

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