Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 768 · 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) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
2. 2.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
6. 6.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) defeat the others (c) talk the longest (d) stay silent
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
9. 9.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) interviews and classes (c) cooking shows (d) music exams
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
11. 11.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
13. 13.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no set order of turns (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
18. 18.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
24. 24.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
25. 25.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) proposition, opposition (d) sitting in a circle
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) fixed for and against (c) a topic to explore (d) members speak freely
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) fixed for and against (c) no fixed sides (d) a set speaking order
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
37. 37.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) just 1 (d) about 6 to 10
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
39. 39.⭕ 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?
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) fixed for and against (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition

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