Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 176 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
2. 2.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
3. 3.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) asking a short question (c) making a long speech (d) offering a fair point
4. 4.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
5. 5.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 25, 32 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
6. 6.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the topic statement (b) the last speech (c) the timekeeper (d) the winner’s prize
7. 7.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) a long repeat of all (c) only your own view (d) covering both sides
8. 8.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) because
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
11. 11.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
12. 12.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “important” (c) “interesting” (d) “fair”
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) members speak freely (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) asking off-topic things (c) shouting from your seat (d) standing up to offer
15. 15.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) can be checked (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
17. 17.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) insult the motion (c) greet judges, opponents (d) tell a long joke
18. 18.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
20. 20.✋ 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?
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
22. 22.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) going off topic (b) a fresh angle (c) a question that helps (d) a short summary so far
25. 25.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a personal attack (b) a long, pointless story (c) restating the topic (d) a short summary so far
27. 27.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) clear reasoning
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Chess is boring.
31. 31.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Tara stayed silent for the whole discussion; Vihaan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Ishaan laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Ishaan (c) Tara
34. 34.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being short and clear (b) mentioning key facts (c) getting facts wrong (d) naming the main points
36. 36.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: losing your temper? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
37. 37.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are listening (c) you are sleepy (d) you are bored
38. 38.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) repeating others (b) talking over others (c) leading without bossing (d) saying nothing
39. 39.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dominating the talk (b) arguing for its own sake (c) keeping points short (d) shouting over others

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