Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 931 · 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 group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a topic to explore (c) a motion to argue (d) a set speaking order
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
3. 3.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) in a circle or U
4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
6. 6.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) defeat the others (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
7. 7.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) proposition, opposition
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) reaching shared ideas (d) sitting in a circle
12. 12.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) no set order of turns
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) members speak freely (c) proposition, opposition (d) a fixed time per speaker
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
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.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) judges pick a winner (c) members speak freely (d) reaching shared ideas
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a motion to argue (c) no set order of turns (d) members speak freely
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
26. 26.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
28. 28.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
34. 34.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) cooking shows
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
36. 36.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
40. 40.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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