Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 954 · 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 motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
3. 3.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) defeat the others (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
7. 7.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.⭕ 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
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
14. 14.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) sitting in a circle (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
17. 17.⭕ 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?
18. 18.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) cooking shows
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no set order of turns (c) reaching shared ideas (d) judges pick a winner
21. 21.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) no fixed sides
23. 23.⭕ 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?
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
25. 25.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
27. 27.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
29. 29.⭕ 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?
30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
32. 32.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
33. 33.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
34. 34.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a motion to argue (c) judges pick a winner (d) no set order of turns
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
37. 37.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) no fixed sides (c) fixed for and against (d) judges pick a winner
39. 39.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) members speak freely (c) proposition, opposition (d) no set order of turns

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