Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 145 · 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.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) sitting if declined (c) mocking the speaker (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Saanvi interrupted others again and again; Aarav spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Riya invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Saanvi (c) Riya
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) that is why
5. 5.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
8. 8.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
12. 12.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) confident posture (b) answering opponents (c) relevant examples (d) a clear team plan
13. 13.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) covering both sides (c) trailing off (d) leaving out one side
17. 17.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
19. 19.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
21. 21.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
22. 22.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
24. 24.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) ignore it (c) finish your sentence (d) speak faster
25. 25.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) negative (b) positive
26. 26.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
27. 27.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) close your eyes (c) check your phone (d) note 2–3 key points
29. 29.True or false: “a wrong fact” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) talking over others (c) leading without bossing (d) losing your temper
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
32. 32.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
33. 33.True or false: “giving facts for points” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) going off topic (c) polite disagreement (d) bringing in quiet ones
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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
37. 37.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) add a new angle (b) repeat it word for word (c) claim it first (d) stay quiet forever
38. 38.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.✋ 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?

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