Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 495 · 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.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
3. 3.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) sitting in a circle (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) no set order of turns (d) a fixed time per speaker
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) sitting in a circle (c) proposition, opposition (d) judges pick a winner
9. 9.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by height (c) yes, by roll number
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) no set order of turns (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
11. 11.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
12. 12.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⭕ 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?
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
15. 15.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
16. 16.⭕ A group discussion has 6 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 school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
18. 18.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
20. 20.⭕ 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?
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) judges pick a winner
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
25. 25.⭕ 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?
26. 26.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 50 (c) just 1 (d) about 6 to 10
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
29. 29.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
31. 31.⭕ 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?
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
35. 35.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
38. 38.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?

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