Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 885 · 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) sitting in a circle (b) a set speaking order (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no set order of turns
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
4. 4.⭕ 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
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
13. 13.⭕ 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?
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no fixed sides (c) judges pick a winner (d) no set order of turns
17. 17.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no fixed sides (d) a topic to explore
19. 19.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
20. 20.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) defeat the others
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a set speaking order (c) fixed for and against (d) a fixed time per speaker
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
31. 31.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
34. 34.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no set order of turns
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) sitting in a circle (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) reaching shared ideas (c) sitting in a circle (d) members speak freely
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?

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