Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 665 · 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) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
3. 3.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
4. 4.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) just 1 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 50
5. 5.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) proposition, opposition (d) a topic to explore
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a topic to explore (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) sitting in a circle
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⭕ 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?
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.⭕ 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?
20. 20.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
22. 22.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
23. 23.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.⭕ 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?
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
27. 27.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a set speaking order
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
33. 33.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
35. 35.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
36. 36.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
39. 39.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) one behind another (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion

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