Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 545 · 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: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
9. 9.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
10. 10.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
12. 12.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a topic to explore (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
18. 18.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 fixed sides
19. 19.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
21. 21.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) members speak freely (d) a fixed time per speaker
23. 23.⭕ 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?
24. 24.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
25. 25.⭕ 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?
26. 26.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) cricket matches
27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) a motion to argue (d) no set order of turns
30. 30.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) members speak freely (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) fixed for and against
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
34. 34.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) proposition, opposition (c) sitting in a circle (d) a fixed time per speaker
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) judges pick a winner
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no set order of turns (c) judges pick a winner (d) fixed for and against
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) proposition, opposition (d) reaching shared ideas
39. 39.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic

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