Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 732 · 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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
2. 2.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) members speak freely
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) sitting in a circle
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) proposition, opposition (c) no set order of turns (d) sitting in a circle
10. 10.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) judges pick a winner (d) a motion to argue
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
13. 13.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a topic to explore
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a motion to argue (c) fixed for and against (d) sitting in a circle
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
20. 20.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no set order of turns (c) a motion to argue (d) judges pick a winner
25. 25.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) cricket matches
29. 29.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a set speaking order (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
34. 34.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) in a circle or U
35. 35.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) judges pick a winner (d) a set speaking order
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic

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