Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 553 · 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) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) fixed for and against
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a motion to argue (c) no fixed sides (d) members speak freely
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) sitting in a circle
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
6. 6.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) defeat the others (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
19. 19.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) no set order of turns (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) judges pick a winner
21. 21.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
22. 22.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
25. 25.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in rows facing a stage (c) in a circle or U (d) back to back
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) no fixed sides (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
30. 30.⭕ 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?
31. 31.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
37. 37.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 100 (c) about 50 (d) just 1
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?

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