Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 968 · 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 debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no fixed sides
2. 2.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) fixed for and against (d) no set order of turns
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
8. 8.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
9. 9.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
11. 11.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) just 1
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 3 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) members speak freely (c) no fixed sides (d) judges pick a winner
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) proposition, opposition
26. 26.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
27. 27.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a motion to argue (c) proposition, opposition (d) members speak freely
31. 31.⭕ 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?
32. 32.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
33. 33.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
36. 36.⭕ 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?
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) judges pick a winner (c) no fixed sides (d) fixed for and against
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
39. 39.⭕ 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?
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic

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