Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 594 · 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? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.⭕ 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?
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) fixed for and against (c) a set speaking order (d) reaching shared ideas
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no set order of turns (b) fixed for and against (c) a motion to argue (d) proposition, opposition
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no fixed sides (c) no set order of turns (d) a motion to argue
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in a circle or U (c) one behind another (d) in rows facing a stage
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
16. 16.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
17. 17.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
20. 20.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
21. 21.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
23. 23.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a motion to argue (c) fixed for and against (d) sitting in a circle
25. 25.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) proposition, opposition (d) a topic to explore
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
29. 29.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
30. 30.⭕ 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?
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) a topic to explore
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) judges pick a winner (d) no fixed sides
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) judges pick a winner (d) no set order of turns
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
37. 37.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
39. 39.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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