Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 703 · 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) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) sitting in a circle (d) a fixed time per speaker
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
5. 5.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no set order of turns (b) a set speaking order (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no fixed sides (c) a set speaking order (d) no set order of turns
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
16. 16.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) judges pick a winner
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) proposition, opposition (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides
22. 22.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
23. 23.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ 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?
25. 25.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
35. 35.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a topic to explore (c) sitting in a circle (d) no fixed sides
38. 38.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
40. 40.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes

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