Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 681 · 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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) a topic to explore
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
10. 10.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in rows facing a stage (d) in a circle or U
11. 11.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) talk the longest
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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
16. 16.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
18. 18.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) a set speaking order
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a motion to argue (d) members speak freely
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
26. 26.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
29. 29.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) reaching shared ideas (d) proposition, opposition
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) judges pick a winner (d) no fixed sides
36. 36.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 50 (d) about 6 to 10
37. 37.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) cricket matches
38. 38.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⭕ 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?
40. 40.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False

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