Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 552 · 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) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) reaching shared ideas (d) members speak freely
2. 2.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a topic to explore (c) fixed for and against (d) proposition, opposition
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
5. 5.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
13. 13.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) talk the longest
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
15. 15.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
17. 17.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⭕ 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?
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) members speak freely
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no fixed sides (c) no set order of turns (d) a set speaking order
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
23. 23.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a motion to argue (c) no set order of turns (d) proposition, opposition
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) proposition, opposition (c) a topic to explore (d) sitting in a circle
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
32. 32.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 100 (c) just 1 (d) about 50
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) proposition, opposition (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a motion to argue
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no fixed sides (c) a motion to argue (d) a set speaking order
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a motion to argue (c) sitting in a circle (d) members speak freely
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
38. 38.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic

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