Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 419 · 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: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) explore a topic together (c) defeat the others (d) stay silent
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) fixed for and against (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
6. 6.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⭕ 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
8. 8.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a fixed time per speaker
12. 12.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
13. 13.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) fixed for and against
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) proposition, opposition (d) a set speaking order
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
21. 21.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
22. 22.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
26. 26.⭕ 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?
27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
31. 31.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) just 1
32. 32.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a motion to argue (c) reaching shared ideas (d) members speak freely
37. 37.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
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?

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