Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 77 · 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.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
3. 3.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
9. 9.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
10. 10.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a motion to argue
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) members speak freely (d) no set order of turns
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.⭕ 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?
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) sitting in a circle (d) a motion to argue
19. 19.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⭕ 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
24. 24.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) interviews and classes (c) cooking shows (d) cricket matches
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
26. 26.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
29. 29.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a topic to explore (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) fixed for and against
37. 37.⭕ 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?
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) proposition, opposition (d) no set order of turns

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