Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 452 · 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 can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
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.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) reaching shared ideas
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
13. 13.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
16. 16.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
18. 18.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a topic to explore (d) a motion to argue
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
22. 22.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
23. 23.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) a set speaking order (d) sitting in a circle
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) judges pick a winner (c) a topic to explore (d) a set speaking order
26. 26.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a topic to explore (c) members speak freely (d) sitting in a circle
28. 28.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) a set speaking order (c) a motion to argue (d) fixed for and against
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) fixed for and against (c) proposition, opposition (d) no set order of turns
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
32. 32.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) stay silent (c) defeat the others (d) talk the longest
33. 33.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
40. 40.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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