Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 551 · 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.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) sitting in a circle
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
3. 3.⭕ 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?
4. 4.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
6. 6.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) members speak freely (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no set order of turns (c) a motion to argue (d) a fixed time per speaker
9. 9.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
11. 11.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
12. 12.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
13. 13.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) members speak freely
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) proposition, opposition (c) sitting in a circle (d) fixed for and against
20. 20.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) fixed for and against
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⭕ 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
32. 32.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) just 1 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) a topic to explore (d) proposition, opposition
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
35. 35.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
36. 36.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) a motion to argue (d) fixed for and against
38. 38.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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