Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 624 · 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) a fixed time per speaker (b) reaching shared ideas (c) members speak freely (d) a topic to explore
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.⭕ 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?
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
7. 7.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) back to back (d) one behind another
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) members speak freely (d) a set speaking order
11. 11.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no fixed sides (c) reaching shared ideas (d) judges pick a winner
13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a motion to argue (c) a topic to explore (d) no fixed sides
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
16. 16.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
18. 18.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
19. 19.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a topic to explore (d) members speak freely
22. 22.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
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.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭕ 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?
27. 27.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
28. 28.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) just 1 (d) about 100
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) judges pick a winner (c) a motion to argue (d) proposition, opposition
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) proposition, opposition (c) no set order of turns (d) a topic to explore
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
39. 39.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?

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