Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 926 · 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? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) sitting in a circle (c) judges pick a winner (d) members speak freely
3. 3.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
4. 4.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) fixed for and against (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no fixed sides
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) sitting in a circle (c) a motion to argue (d) a set speaking order
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) sitting in a circle (d) fixed for and against
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no set order of turns (b) judges pick a winner (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
14. 14.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
18. 18.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) members speak freely (c) proposition, opposition (d) a set speaking order
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
27. 27.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) just 1
29. 29.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 4 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
30. 30.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) interviews and classes (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
32. 32.⭕ 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?
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a set speaking order (c) a topic to explore (d) proposition, opposition
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a set speaking order (c) reaching shared ideas (d) fixed for and against
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
38. 38.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate

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