Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 780 · 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? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a fixed time per speaker
5. 5.⭕ 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?
6. 6.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) members speak freely (c) fixed for and against (d) a fixed time per speaker
8. 8.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a topic to explore (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
11. 11.⭕ 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?
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a motion to argue (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
18. 18.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
23. 23.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
26. 26.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) talk the longest (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no fixed sides (c) a set speaking order (d) sitting in a circle
28. 28.⭕ 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?
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) no fixed sides (d) a motion to argue
30. 30.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) interviews and classes (c) cooking shows (d) cricket matches
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no set order of turns
34. 34.⭕ 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
35. 35.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
36. 36.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) proposition, opposition (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no set order of turns
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
40. 40.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False

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