Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 913 · 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 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) a topic to explore (c) members speak freely (d) reaching shared ideas
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no fixed sides (c) members speak freely (d) sitting in a circle
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 50 (c) about 100 (d) just 1
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a motion to argue (c) proposition, opposition (d) sitting in a circle
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
11. 11.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) a motion to argue (d) reaching shared ideas
15. 15.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) back to back (c) in rows facing a stage (d) one behind another
16. 16.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) proposition, opposition (d) a motion to argue
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) fixed for and against (c) members speak freely (d) judges pick a winner
19. 19.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
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.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
22. 22.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
25. 25.⭕ 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?
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a motion to argue (c) a set speaking order (d) a topic to explore
30. 30.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no set order of turns
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) fixed for and against
36. 36.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
40. 40.⭕ 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?

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