Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 984 · 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.⭕ 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
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a motion to argue (c) members speak freely (d) a fixed time per speaker
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
11. 11.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a motion to argue (c) a set speaking order (d) a topic to explore
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.⭕ 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?
17. 17.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) just 1 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) stay silent (c) defeat the others (d) talk the longest
20. 20.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a set speaking order (d) fixed for and against
23. 23.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) judges pick a winner (c) members speak freely (d) sitting in a circle
25. 25.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) music exams (c) cricket matches (d) interviews and classes
29. 29.⭕ 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?
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
31. 31.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
34. 34.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a set speaking order (c) reaching shared ideas (d) sitting in a circle
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False

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