Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 81 · 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 debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) a motion to argue (d) no set order of turns
2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
8. 8.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) sitting in a circle (c) a topic to explore (d) a fixed time per speaker
13. 13.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) in a circle or U (c) one behind another (d) back to back
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) no fixed sides
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
18. 18.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) fixed for and against (c) members speak freely (d) judges pick a winner
22. 22.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
31. 31.⭕ 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?
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) no set order of turns (d) fixed for and against
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
34. 34.⭕ 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?
35. 35.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
37. 37.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
38. 38.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
39. 39.⭕ 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?
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion

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