Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 718 · 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: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) judges pick a winner (c) fixed for and against (d) members speak freely
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) no set order of turns (c) sitting in a circle (d) a topic to explore
6. 6.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) a topic to explore (d) reaching shared ideas
9. 9.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
11. 11.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
14. 14.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) just 1 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
19. 19.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) back to back
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) a motion to argue (d) fixed for and against
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a motion to argue (d) members speak freely
27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
29. 29.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
31. 31.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
32. 32.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) members speak freely (c) reaching shared ideas (d) proposition, opposition
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) judges pick a winner (d) proposition, opposition
39. 39.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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