Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 104 · 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.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a don’t (b) a do
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
3. 3.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: looking at the clock? (a) positive (b) negative
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) reading from notes (b) shouting to be first (c) defining the key word (d) a joke off the topic
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
8. 8.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) a number you found (d) the point you argue
9. 9.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) but (c) although (d) on the other hand
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) correct facts (c) a clear team plan (d) linking with teammates
12. 12.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
13. 13.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
15. 15.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
16. 16.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a practical solution (b) linking two ideas (c) a made-up figure (d) a short summary so far
17. 17.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) may test the definition (d) is for the motion
18. 18.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) letting others finish (c) interrupting others (d) checking your phone
20. 20.True or false: “a short summary so far” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Ananya spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Kabir invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Ishaan went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Ananya (c) Kabir
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) can be checked (c) is always funny (d) someone feels
30. 30.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) one behind another
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
34. 34.True or false: “a fact with numbers” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
38. 38.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) losing your temper (c) listening to others (d) personal comments
40. 40.True or false: “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students