Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 153 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) a fact with numbers (c) a personal attack (d) a real-life case
2. 2.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) explore a topic together (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
3. 3.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) ignore it (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
5. 5.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) raise your voice (c) state their point fairly (d) laugh at them
6. 6.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
8. 8.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Saanvi disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Riya spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Tara (c) Saanvi
9. 9.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) point of information (c) piece of idea (d) pause of input
10. 10.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
12. 12.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Meera gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Ananya interrupted others again and again; Kabir stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Ananya (c) Kabir
14. 14.True or false: “a fact with numbers” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
18. 18.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
19. 19.True or false: “speaking up early” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
21. 21.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
22. 22.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) insult the motion (d) greet judges, opponents
25. 25.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
26. 26.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the argument
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) never speak first (b) only if well prepared (c) always, at any cost
29. 29.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) but (d) on the other hand
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
33. 33.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
34. 34.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the evaluator (b) both, loudly (c) the idea, not the person (d) the person, not the idea
35. 35.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) ignore it (c) give up the speech (d) briefly, then go on
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
39. 39.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) losing your temper (c) saying nothing (d) a good summary
40. 40.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False

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