Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 106 · 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.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) only at the evaluator (b) at the floor (c) at the whole group (d) at the ceiling
2. 2.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Riya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Meera stayed silent for the whole discussion; Rohan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Meera (c) Rohan
3. 3.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧾 Good or poor summary: getting facts wrong? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
5. 5.True or false: “interrupting others” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) number of turns (c) quality of points
8. 8.True or false: “a new example” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing for its own sake (b) checking your phone (c) using names politely (d) staying silent
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
12. 12.True or false: “starting with “sorry”” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
14. 14.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) time it in practice (c) guess on the day (d) skip the ending
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Science is exciting.
16. 16.True or false: “restating the topic” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) sitting in a circle
19. 19.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) round it to 100 (c) hide the source (d) check where it came from
20. 20.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a wrong fact? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting to be first (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a joke off the topic (d) a short, clear question
23. 23.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) a clear last line (c) covering both sides (d) trailing off
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
25. 25.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: nodding while listening? (a) positive (b) negative
27. 27.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of information (c) piece of idea (d) point of interest
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
29. 29.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
32. 32.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Rohan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Nisha went off topic to talk about a film; Saanvi laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Nisha (c) Saanvi
33. 33.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
34. 34.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “stupid” (c) “fair” (d) “important”
35. 35.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) relevant examples (c) a clear, steady voice (d) answering opponents
36. 36.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) the longest speech (c) good arguments (d) fancy clothes
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
38. 38.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I see it a little differently, because…” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) so (d) therefore

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