Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 193 · 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.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must prove the motion (d) is against the motion
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading from notes (b) shouting to be first (c) a calm, clear voice (d) starting with “sorry”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking up early (b) keeping points short (c) staying on topic (d) dominating the talk
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
8. 8.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) staying neutral (b) starting a new debate (c) only your own view (d) blaming others
9. 9.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📝 The proposition team scores 244 marks and the opposition team scores 230 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
11. 11.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to daily life (b) a relevant fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) defining the key word
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
16. 16.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “starting a new debate” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
22. 22.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
23. 23.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) answers the proposition
24. 24.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) briefly, then go on (c) give up the speech (d) argue for minutes
25. 25.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
26. 26.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) proven (d) strong
27. 27.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Riya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Arjun stayed silent for the whole discussion; Vihaan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Riya (c) Arjun
28. 28.True or false: “giving facts for points” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) repeating the opener (b) shouting louder (c) leaving early (d) a strong, fresh point
30. 30.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 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?
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Plants need water.
32. 32.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
33. 33.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
34. 34.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) starting a new debate (b) trailing off (c) mentioning key facts (d) a long repeat of all
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
36. 36.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 38, 26 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
39. 39.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or greeting the judges? (a) stating your side (b) greeting the judges

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