Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 792 · 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.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in rows facing a stage (d) in a circle or U
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a motion to argue (c) judges pick a winner (d) members speak freely
3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) proposition, opposition (c) no fixed sides (d) fixed for and against
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
9. 9.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
11. 11.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no fixed sides (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
14. 14.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 50 (d) about 6 to 10
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
21. 21.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
30. 30.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
32. 32.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
33. 33.⭕ 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?
34. 34.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) reaching shared ideas (c) fixed for and against (d) no fixed sides
36. 36.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
38. 38.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a set speaking order (c) no set order of turns (d) members speak freely
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?

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