Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 632 · 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 group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) sitting in a circle (d) a motion to argue
2. 2.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) reaching shared ideas (c) members speak freely (d) judges pick a winner
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a motion to argue (d) members speak freely
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) no fixed sides
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a set speaking order (c) no set order of turns (d) no fixed sides
10. 10.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
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.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
18. 18.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) judges pick a winner (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
20. 20.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in a circle or U
21. 21.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) a motion to argue (d) a fixed time per speaker
27. 27.⭕ 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?
28. 28.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) just 1 (d) about 6 to 10
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
32. 32.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic

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