Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 966 · 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 has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a motion to argue (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
11. 11.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) no set order of turns (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
13. 13.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) members speak freely (c) sitting in a circle (d) no fixed sides
16. 16.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
18. 18.⭕ In a group discussion, Riya speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Riya speak in all?
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) proposition, opposition (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) fixed for and against
22. 22.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) proposition, opposition (b) members speak freely (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a motion to argue (c) members speak freely (d) reaching shared ideas
25. 25.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) proposition, opposition (c) a set speaking order (d) no set order of turns
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
29. 29.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
33. 33.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no set order of turns
35. 35.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) back to back (d) one behind another
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
37. 37.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) just 1 (d) about 100
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a topic to explore (c) a motion to argue (d) a set speaking order
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?

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