Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 572 · 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.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a set speaking order (c) no set order of turns (d) judges pick a winner
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) proposition, opposition (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
4. 4.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) reaching shared ideas (c) sitting in a circle (d) a topic to explore
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
11. 11.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) no fixed sides
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
15. 15.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) in a circle or U (c) one behind another (d) back to back
16. 16.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
18. 18.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) no fixed sides (c) no set order of turns (d) reaching shared ideas
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⭕ 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?
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) sitting in a circle (c) judges pick a winner (d) fixed for and against
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
29. 29.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) fixed for and against (c) sitting in a circle (d) reaching shared ideas
31. 31.⭕ 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?
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
39. 39.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) members speak freely

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