Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

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

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