Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 908 · 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.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
2. 2.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) a topic to explore (d) a motion to argue
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) a set speaking order
6. 6.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no set order of turns (b) fixed for and against (c) proposition, opposition (d) judges pick a winner
8. 8.⭕ 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?
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
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.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a motion to argue (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) sitting in a circle
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) members speak freely (c) proposition, opposition (d) a topic to explore
14. 14.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) proposition, opposition (c) a motion to argue (d) a fixed time per speaker
16. 16.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) a fixed time per speaker
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
21. 21.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ 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?
25. 25.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
27. 27.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) sitting in a circle (c) no set order of turns (d) a topic to explore
29. 29.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
31. 31.⭕ 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
32. 32.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
35. 35.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
39. 39.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False

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