Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 520 · 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) members speak freely (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
3. 3.⭕ 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?
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
5. 5.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
8. 8.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
10. 10.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
12. 12.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) defeat the others
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) no fixed sides (d) a fixed time per speaker
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) judges pick a winner (c) members speak freely (d) fixed for and against
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
27. 27.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no set order of turns (c) judges pick a winner (d) no fixed sides
29. 29.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
30. 30.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) back to back
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) fixed for and against (d) sitting in a circle
33. 33.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
36. 36.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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