Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 736 · 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? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) proposition, opposition (c) members speak freely (d) no set order of turns
3. 3.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) a topic to explore
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no set order of turns (c) no fixed sides (d) a motion to argue
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no set order of turns (c) a set speaking order (d) reaching shared ideas
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cricket matches
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
17. 17.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
18. 18.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in rows facing a stage (c) in a circle or U (d) back to back
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
27. 27.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) members speak freely (d) a fixed time per speaker
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
30. 30.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) about 100
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) a set speaking order (d) no fixed sides
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no set order of turns (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
35. 35.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
37. 37.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
39. 39.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no set order of turns (b) judges pick a winner (c) a motion to argue (d) fixed for and against

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