Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 936 · 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 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?
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
4. 4.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) judges pick a winner (d) no set order of turns
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) talk the longest (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
11. 11.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) a topic to explore (c) sitting in a circle (d) members speak freely
14. 14.⭕ 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
15. 15.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
16. 16.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) members speak freely
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) proposition, opposition (d) reaching shared ideas
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
26. 26.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
29. 29.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
32. 32.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
35. 35.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) no set order of turns (c) a set speaking order (d) judges pick a winner
37. 37.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
38. 38.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?

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