Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 87 · 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 group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) no fixed sides (c) a set speaking order (d) a fixed time per speaker
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) proposition, opposition
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) members speak freely
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a topic to explore (c) a set speaking order (d) proposition, opposition
10. 10.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
12. 12.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) no fixed sides (c) no set order of turns (d) sitting in a circle
16. 16.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) members speak freely (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a set speaking order (c) proposition, opposition (d) no set order of turns
20. 20.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) in a circle or U (c) back to back (d) one behind another
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) proposition, opposition (c) a set speaking order (d) reaching shared ideas
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
26. 26.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
28. 28.⭕ 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?
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
36. 36.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
37. 37.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
39. 39.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?

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