Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 89 · 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) fixed for and against (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a set speaking order
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
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.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) sitting in a circle (d) members speak freely
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) sitting in a circle (c) a topic to explore (d) proposition, opposition
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no set order of turns
9. 9.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
13. 13.⭕ 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?
14. 14.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) no set order of turns (d) a set speaking order
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) judges pick a winner (d) a fixed time per speaker
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
25. 25.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) fixed for and against (c) proposition, opposition (d) a set speaking order
27. 27.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
29. 29.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) a motion to argue
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) judges pick a winner (d) no set order of turns
34. 34.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 4 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition
38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
39. 39.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⭕ 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?

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