Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 465 · 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: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) no set order of turns
3. 3.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
12. 12.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
14. 14.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no set order of turns (c) proposition, opposition (d) members speak freely
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) fixed for and against (c) a set speaking order (d) proposition, opposition
20. 20.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) defeat the others (d) stay silent
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
26. 26.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) sitting in a circle (c) judges pick a winner (d) members speak freely
37. 37.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) judges pick a winner (d) members speak freely

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