Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 429 · 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) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) a set speaking order
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no fixed sides (c) a set speaking order (d) a motion to argue
5. 5.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) fixed for and against (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a motion to argue
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) sitting in a circle (c) a motion to argue (d) fixed for and against
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) reaching shared ideas (c) proposition, opposition (d) members speak freely
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
22. 22.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) no set order of turns (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
27. 27.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) stay silent (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) a motion to argue
32. 32.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
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.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
35. 35.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in a circle or U (c) one behind another (d) in rows facing a stage
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?

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