Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 658 · 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 days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a topic to explore
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
4. 4.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) a fixed time per speaker
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) sitting in a circle (c) members speak freely (d) no set order of turns
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) talk the longest (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
15. 15.⭕ 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?
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
18. 18.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
19. 19.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no set order of turns (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) fixed for and against
23. 23.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
24. 24.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) one behind another
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
30. 30.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) a motion to argue (d) members speak freely
32. 32.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no set order of turns (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a set speaking order
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
35. 35.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
39. 39.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) just 1 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate

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