Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 869 · 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 set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
8. 8.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) reaching shared ideas
10. 10.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
11. 11.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
12. 12.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) judges pick a winner (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
14. 14.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
17. 17.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
18. 18.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) judges pick a winner (c) reaching shared ideas (d) fixed for and against
21. 21.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 3 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
26. 26.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) explore a topic together (d) talk the longest
27. 27.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) a motion to argue
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no set order of turns (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
39. 39.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic

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