Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 413 · 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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
3. 3.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
9. 9.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
10. 10.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
13. 13.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) proposition, opposition (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
15. 15.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
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: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
19. 19.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) sitting in a circle (d) a motion to argue
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) proposition, opposition (c) no set order of turns (d) a fixed time per speaker
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 50 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
25. 25.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) judges pick a winner (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a set speaking order
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) a motion to argue (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
30. 30.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
32. 32.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
35. 35.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
36. 36.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) reaching shared ideas (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic

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