Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 448 · 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? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
4. 4.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cricket matches (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a topic to explore (c) a set speaking order (d) proposition, opposition
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
10. 10.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) sitting in a circle
15. 15.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
16. 16.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) fixed for and against (c) a set speaking order (d) sitting in a circle
22. 22.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) reaching shared ideas (d) fixed for and against
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
25. 25.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) members speak freely (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) proposition, opposition (d) no set order of turns
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
36. 36.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) sitting in a circle
38. 38.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) one behind another
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a set speaking order (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no fixed sides

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