Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 755 · 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 colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) members speak freely (d) a topic to explore
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) members speak freely
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) judges pick a winner (c) reaching shared ideas (d) members speak freely
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
12. 12.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) cricket matches
13. 13.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition
16. 16.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) explore a topic together (d) talk the longest
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
21. 21.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (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) judges pick a winner (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no set order of turns (d) fixed for and against
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
30. 30.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
35. 35.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
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: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) a motion to argue (d) reaching shared ideas
39. 39.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate

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