Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 765 · 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 motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
10. 10.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
11. 11.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) just 1 (d) about 50
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) a motion to argue (d) members speak freely
20. 20.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) stay silent (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
21. 21.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) in a circle or U (c) one behind another (d) back to back
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
23. 23.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a motion to argue (c) no set order of turns (d) a fixed time per speaker
26. 26.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
28. 28.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) a topic to explore (d) sitting in a circle
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) no fixed sides (c) judges pick a winner (d) proposition, opposition
40. 40.⭕ 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?

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