Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 944 · 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.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) members speak freely (c) judges pick a winner (d) sitting in a circle
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ 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?
9. 9.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
10. 10.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) cricket matches
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
12. 12.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
14. 14.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
17. 17.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) just 1 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
19. 19.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
22. 22.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⭕ 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?
24. 24.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
26. 26.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) a topic to explore (d) a fixed time per speaker
29. 29.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
32. 32.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in a circle or U
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 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?
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) fixed for and against (c) a set speaking order (d) judges pick a winner
40. 40.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True

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