Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 1 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Reason well, speak kindly): Find the topic of the question: arguments, evidence, fallacies, motions, roles, timing, POIs, judging, phrases, speech structure or GD skills. Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. For number questions, write the calculation first: speakers × minutes + breaks, position 2k − 1 or 2k, content + style + strategy.

1. 1.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) point it out calmly
3. 3.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) correct facts (d) confident posture
6. 6.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
7. 7.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
11. 11.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) “I like food” (c) a count of wasted plates
12. 12.🕒 A debate slot is 43 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
13. 13.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) leading without bossing (b) talking over others (c) personal comments (d) losing your temper
14. 14.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Meera spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Tara gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Vihaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Meera (c) Tara
15. 15.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) starting a new debate (b) trailing off (c) a clear last line (d) a long repeat of all
16. 16.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
17. 17.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
18. 18.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
19. 19.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
20. 20.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a don’t (b) a do
21. 21.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to choose motions
22. 22.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) speed, size, shouting (c) dress, height, luck (d) jokes, length, volume
23. 23.📝 The proposition team scores 203 marks and the opposition team scores 198 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
25. 25.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
27. 27.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
30. 30.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) asking a short question (c) offering in mid-speech (d) asking off-topic things
32. 32.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the proposition
35. 35.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) claim it first (b) repeat it word for word (c) stay quiet forever (d) add a new angle
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Science is exciting. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Mangoes taste best.
37. 37.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a don’t (b) a do
38. 38.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
40. 40.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) linking to daily life (c) a long story first (d) a short, clear question

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