Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 183 · 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.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
4. 4.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a measured result
5. 5.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the speaker (d) the argument
7. 7.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) adding to their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) ignoring their idea (d) mocking their idea
8. 8.True or false: “going off topic” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
11. 11.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
12. 12.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
13. 13.True or false: “repeating others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) shouting from your seat (d) offering in mid-speech
15. 15.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) a louder voice (c) a reason or example (d) nothing
16. 16.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
17. 17.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) however
20. 20.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
25. 25.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) fancy clothes (c) the loudest voice (d) the longest speech
26. 26.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) looking at the clock (c) nodding while listening (d) tapping the table
27. 27.True or false: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) for example (d) because
30. 30.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
32. 32.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
33. 33.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
34. 34.True or false: “restating the topic” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”
36. 36.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
39. 39.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
40. 40.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True

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