Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 903 · 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.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
2. 2.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) sitting in a circle
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
12. 12.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
13. 13.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
15. 15.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
17. 17.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no set order of turns (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a motion to argue
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) sitting in a circle (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
27. 27.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) talk the longest (d) stay silent
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no fixed sides (d) a set speaking order
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.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
32. 32.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) sitting in a circle (d) reaching shared ideas
36. 36.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
37. 37.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
40. 40.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 50 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1

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