Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 893 · 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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) fixed for and against (c) members speak freely (d) sitting in a circle
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a motion to argue (d) no set order of turns
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) no fixed sides (d) a motion to argue
6. 6.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
7. 7.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
8. 8.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) one behind another
10. 10.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) fixed for and against
15. 15.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
22. 22.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cricket matches (c) cooking shows (d) music exams
23. 23.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
25. 25.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a fixed time per speaker
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) no set order of turns (d) judges pick a winner
30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
32. 32.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
33. 33.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) proposition, opposition (c) no set order of turns (d) sitting in a circle
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?

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