Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 812 · 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) a fixed time per speaker (b) members speak freely (c) no set order of turns (d) no fixed sides
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) proposition, opposition (c) no fixed sides (d) members speak freely
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) no fixed sides
8. 8.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) about 100
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) proposition, opposition (d) a fixed time per speaker
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
17. 17.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
18. 18.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) fixed for and against
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) proposition, opposition (c) a set speaking order (d) sitting in a circle
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) judges pick a winner (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no set order of turns
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) no set order of turns (d) a set speaking order
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) a motion to argue (c) a set speaking order (d) fixed for and against
31. 31.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in rows facing a stage (d) in a circle or U
33. 33.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
37. 37.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
40. 40.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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