Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 132 · 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: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) piece of idea (c) point of interest (d) point of information
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) it takes subject time (c) exercise keeps us fit
4. 4.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
5. 5.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “I like food”
6. 6.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) you can’t grow plants (d) gardens are pretty
7. 7.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
10. 10.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) on the other hand
12. 12.🛡️ 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
13. 13.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) new and surprising (b) short and balanced (c) long and one-sided
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) correct facts (d) a clear team plan
15. 15.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) for example (d) this is because
18. 18.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
19. 19.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
21. 21.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
23. 23.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 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?
24. 24.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back
25. 25.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) shouting it (c) facts that support it (d) saying it twice
26. 26.True or false: “setting out the scope” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Bees make honey.
30. 30.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) a long, pointless story (c) a new example (d) a question that helps
34. 34.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
36. 36.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the topic statement (b) the last speech (c) the timekeeper (d) the winner’s prize
37. 37.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
40. 40.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely

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