Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 776 · 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.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) fixed for and against (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a motion to argue
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
8. 8.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.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 motion to argue
10. 10.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) judges pick a winner (d) no fixed sides
13. 13.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
15. 15.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in a circle or U
16. 16.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
18. 18.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) reaching shared ideas (c) proposition, opposition (d) sitting in a circle
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) fixed for and against (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
24. 24.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
26. 26.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
30. 30.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
34. 34.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no set order of turns (c) no fixed sides (d) a topic to explore
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) judges pick a winner (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
38. 38.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⭕ 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?
40. 40.⭕ 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?

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