Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 582 · 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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a topic to explore (c) a motion to argue (d) fixed for and against
3. 3.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a motion to argue (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) proposition, opposition (c) members speak freely (d) judges pick a winner
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
14. 14.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
15. 15.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) in a circle or U
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
20. 20.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) judges pick a winner
23. 23.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 50 (c) just 1 (d) about 6 to 10
24. 24.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) reaching shared ideas
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
36. 36.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
39. 39.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic

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