Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 159 · 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 group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
2. 2.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Kolkata is in India.
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
4. 4.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the judges
6. 6.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Mangoes taste best.
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) shouting a slogan (c) linking two ideas (d) a new example
12. 12.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) ignore them (b) invite them in kindly (c) point at them (d) speak for them
13. 13.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) strong evidence (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear team plan
14. 14.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
16. 16.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying where we agreed (b) starting a new debate (c) being short and clear (d) staying neutral
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
24. 24.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) the whole group (b) only the first speaker (c) only your friends (d) only you
25. 25.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) waiting to be accepted (d) arguing when declined
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the longest speech (c) the loudest voice (d) fancy clothes
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
30. 30.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) to waste time (d) judges can follow you
31. 31.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) losing your temper (c) listening to others (d) bringing in quiet ones
32. 32.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the opposition (c) the judges (d) the audience
33. 33.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Meera disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Aarav only repeated what others had already said; Nisha spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Nisha (c) Meera
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
38. 38.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) close your eyes (b) memorise a speech (c) check your phone (d) note 2–3 key points
39. 39.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) the point you argue
40. 40.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “This shows that…”

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