Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 813 · 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) a set speaking order (d) no set order of turns
5. 5.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 4 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) proposition, opposition (c) a motion to argue (d) members speak freely
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) no fixed sides (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a topic to explore
11. 11.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
15. 15.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) explore a topic together (c) talk the longest (d) defeat the others
16. 16.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) cooking shows
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.⭕ 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?
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 50 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
30. 30.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.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) a motion to argue
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
35. 35.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
36. 36.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
38. 38.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
40. 40.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False

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