Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 900 · 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) no fixed sides (b) no set order of turns (c) a set speaking order (d) reaching shared ideas
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
3. 3.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in rows facing a stage (d) in a circle or U
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
10. 10.⭕ 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?
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a motion to argue (d) no fixed sides
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
17. 17.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
21. 21.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
22. 22.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
26. 26.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) proposition, opposition (d) a topic to explore
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a motion to argue (c) no set order of turns (d) fixed for and against
30. 30.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
32. 32.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a motion to argue (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no set order of turns (d) proposition, opposition
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) proposition, opposition (c) a set speaking order (d) members speak freely
38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.⭕ 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?

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