Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 997 · 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.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
4. 4.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in rows facing a stage (d) in a circle or U
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) fixed for and against (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no set order of turns
10. 10.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
12. 12.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
13. 13.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
14. 14.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no fixed sides (c) reaching shared ideas (d) members speak freely
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) sitting in a circle (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
20. 20.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
22. 22.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
26. 26.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) sitting in a circle
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no set order of turns (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) a set speaking order
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
32. 32.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
33. 33.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 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?
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
36. 36.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
38. 38.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
39. 39.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) sitting in a circle (c) members speak freely (d) no fixed sides

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