Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

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

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