Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 784 · 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? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
4. 4.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
8. 8.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) back to back
9. 9.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) no fixed sides (c) members speak freely (d) a topic to explore
15. 15.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
16. 16.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
17. 17.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
22. 22.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
25. 25.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 50
27. 27.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) judges pick a winner (c) sitting in a circle (d) reaching shared ideas
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) a fixed time per speaker
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) members speak freely
32. 32.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) a fixed time per speaker
36. 36.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) sitting in a circle (d) a motion to argue
38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
39. 39.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cricket matches (c) cooking shows (d) music exams

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