Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 976 · 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) proposition, opposition (c) no fixed sides (d) a set speaking order
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 27 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a set speaking order
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) proposition, opposition (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
16. 16.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 50
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
18. 18.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
20. 20.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) defeat the others
21. 21.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
22. 22.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) fixed for and against (c) a set speaking order (d) members speak freely
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) no fixed sides (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) members speak freely
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a motion to argue (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
27. 27.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in rows facing a stage
28. 28.⭕ 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?
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
30. 30.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
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, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
35. 35.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) reaching shared ideas
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?

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