Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 5 · 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.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) just 1 (c) about 50 (d) about 100
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) sitting in a circle (c) judges pick a winner (d) a set speaking order
6. 6.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
7. 7.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) back to back (c) one behind another (d) in rows facing a stage
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
15. 15.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
17. 17.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 fixed sides
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) sitting in a circle (d) reaching shared ideas
19. 19.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
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.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
25. 25.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
27. 27.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
28. 28.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) a topic to explore (d) judges pick a winner
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no set order of turns (c) a set speaking order (d) fixed for and against
32. 32.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
35. 35.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no set order of turns (c) proposition, opposition (d) sitting in a circle

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