Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 69 · 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.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a set speaking order (d) fixed for and against
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) members speak freely (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no fixed sides
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
7. 7.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) fixed for and against (c) a set speaking order (d) a fixed time per speaker
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
15. 15.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) proposition, opposition (d) judges pick a winner
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
20. 20.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) fixed for and against (d) no fixed sides
27. 27.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) stay silent (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) sitting in a circle (c) members speak freely (d) no fixed sides
29. 29.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 100 (c) just 1 (d) about 50
31. 31.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
33. 33.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?

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