Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 676 · 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.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
2. 2.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) in a circle or U (c) back to back (d) one behind another
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.⭕ 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?
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
7. 7.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
11. 11.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
12. 12.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) sitting in a circle (d) a fixed time per speaker
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
20. 20.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) fixed for and against (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
26. 26.⭕ 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?
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) members speak freely (d) judges pick a winner
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) judges pick a winner (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) members speak freely (d) no fixed sides
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no set order of turns (b) a motion to argue (c) judges pick a winner (d) a set speaking order
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?

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