Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 774 · 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: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
3. 3.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 50 (c) about 100 (d) just 1
4. 4.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) back to back (c) in rows facing a stage (d) one behind another
5. 5.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
6. 6.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) no fixed sides (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) judges pick a winner
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) members speak freely (c) fixed for and against (d) a set speaking order
9. 9.⭕ 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?
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
11. 11.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) a set speaking order
13. 13.⭕ 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?
14. 14.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.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
16. 16.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) reaching shared ideas
24. 24.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) fixed for and against (c) a motion to argue (d) a set speaking order
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
27. 27.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
28. 28.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) a motion to argue (d) a topic to explore
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.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
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
33. 33.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
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) proposition, opposition (b) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) no set order of turns
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion

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