Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 943 · 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, Nisha speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no fixed sides
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) a topic to explore
6. 6.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) talk the longest (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) proposition, opposition (c) a motion to argue (d) a topic to explore
8. 8.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
11. 11.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a set speaking order (c) fixed for and against (d) no set order of turns
13. 13.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no fixed sides (c) a topic to explore (d) sitting in a circle
15. 15.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) back to back
16. 16.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) judges pick a winner (c) fixed for and against (d) a set speaking order
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
21. 21.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.⭕ 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?
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
26. 26.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) fixed for and against
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
31. 31.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
33. 33.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) fixed for and against (c) no set order of turns (d) a topic to explore
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
38. 38.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) interviews and classes (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
40. 40.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height

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