Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 773 · 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.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no fixed sides (c) reaching shared ideas (d) sitting in a circle
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) members speak freely (d) a motion to argue
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
16. 16.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
19. 19.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 50 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
24. 24.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) back to back (d) one behind another
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a topic to explore (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) reaching shared ideas
26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
27. 27.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no set order of turns (d) fixed for and against
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) no set order of turns (c) a motion to argue (d) fixed for and against
32. 32.⭕ 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?
33. 33.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no set order of turns (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
38. 38.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?

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