Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 111 · 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.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “a short, clear question” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) sitting if declined (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) shouting from your seat
5. 5.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) setting out the scope (b) a quick real example (c) a short, clear question (d) starting with “sorry”
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
8. 8.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
9. 9.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”
10. 10.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
12. 12.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
13. 13.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
14. 14.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) linking with teammates (c) strong evidence (d) good pace and pauses
15. 15.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
16. 16.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) negative (b) positive
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) due to
18. 18.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) only your own view (c) being short and clear (d) blaming others
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 9 (c) 6 (d) 3
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
21. 21.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Chess is boring.
22. 22.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) how you take part (c) your handwriting (d) your clothes
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
25. 25.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
26. 26.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) back to back
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.True or false: “talking over others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) a wrong fact (c) a quick real example (d) a short, clear question
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) such as (c) because (d) for instance
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) although (c) for example (d) therefore
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Tara invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Ananya interrupted others again and again; Vihaan spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Ananya (c) Tara
34. 34.True or false: “a good summary” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a personal attack (c) a made-up figure (d) a fresh angle
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Plants need water. (d) Science is exciting.
40. 40.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary

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