Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 955 · 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) fixed for and against (b) no fixed sides (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) judges pick a winner
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
3. 3.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
5. 5.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) fixed for and against (c) a set speaking order (d) a topic to explore
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
8. 8.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) fixed for and against (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) reaching shared ideas
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no fixed sides (c) no set order of turns (d) proposition, opposition
15. 15.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 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?
16. 16.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
24. 24.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
25. 25.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) just 1 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) fixed for and against (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 16 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
29. 29.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) interviews and classes (c) cricket matches (d) cooking shows
30. 30.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
34. 34.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) a topic to explore (d) no fixed sides
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) no set order of turns
38. 38.⭕ 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?
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) sitting in a circle (c) no fixed sides (d) a topic to explore
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?

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