Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 838 · 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) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) sitting in a circle
2. 2.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) no set order of turns
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
5. 5.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) cricket matches
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
9. 9.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 4 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) reaching shared ideas (d) proposition, opposition
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
12. 12.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
14. 14.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
16. 16.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
17. 17.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
21. 21.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) back to back (d) one behind another
22. 22.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 100 (c) just 1 (d) about 6 to 10
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good 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.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) members speak freely (c) sitting in a circle (d) a topic to explore
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
36. 36.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
37. 37.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a set speaking order (c) no set order of turns (d) members speak freely
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?

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