Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 150 · 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.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) no clear meaning (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
4. 4.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) adds a new topic
5. 5.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
8. 8.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting a new debate (b) staying neutral (c) leaving out one side (d) only your own view
12. 12.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) sitting upright (c) eye contact with all (d) arms crossed, frowning
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
16. 16.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) open hands (c) sitting upright (d) eye contact with all
17. 17.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
19. 19.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ 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
21. 21.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “those people”
22. 22.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) talking over others (c) going off topic (d) polite disagreement
23. 23.🕒 A debate slot is 37 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) so (d) because
25. 25.True or false: “reading from notes” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) can be checked (d) someone feels
27. 27.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
28. 28.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
29. 29.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) new and surprising (b) long and one-sided (c) short and balanced
30. 30.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: repeating the topic? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) because (c) to give an example (d) such as
32. 32.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
34. 34.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) although (d) that is why
36. 36.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Meera stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ishaan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Aarav disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Meera (c) Aarav
37. 37.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “a calm, clear voice” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Rohan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Ishaan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Meera gave three short, fresh points backed by facts. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Rohan (c) Meera

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