Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 527 · 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: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
2. 2.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) a set speaking order (d) no set order of turns
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 100 (d) about 50
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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
11. 11.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) one behind another
12. 12.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
16. 16.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) talk the longest
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
22. 22.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
23. 23.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
26. 26.⭕ 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?
27. 27.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) fixed for and against
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) members speak freely
30. 30.⭕ 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?
31. 31.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) fixed for and against (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
35. 35.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⭕ 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?
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
38. 38.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?

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