Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 702 · 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.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⭕ 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?
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) proposition, opposition (c) no set order of turns (d) members speak freely
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) sitting in a circle (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) reaching shared ideas (d) judges pick a winner
10. 10.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) members speak freely (d) fixed for and against
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) no set order of turns (c) judges pick a winner (d) a fixed time per speaker
17. 17.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
26. 26.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 100 (c) just 1 (d) about 50
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
31. 31.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) defeat the others
32. 32.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no set order of turns (c) a set speaking order (d) members speak freely
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) reaching shared ideas (c) sitting in a circle (d) no fixed sides
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
38. 38.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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