Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 221 · 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.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) I love flowers (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
4. 4.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) a personal attack
5. 5.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) linking to daily life (b) a calm, clear voice (c) repeating the topic (d) a relevant fact
6. 6.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) being short and clear (b) getting facts wrong (c) starting a new debate (d) only your own view
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Rainy days are fun.
11. 11.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) speed, size, shouting
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) setting out the scope (c) repeating the topic (d) linking to daily life
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
14. 14.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) judges can follow you (c) to waste time (d) to hide them
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) a motion to argue
16. 16.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) starting a new debate (b) covering both sides (c) no new arguments (d) staying neutral
17. 17.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
18. 18.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
19. 19.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) relevant and reliable (c) funny and short (d) old and vague
20. 20.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
22. 22.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
24. 24.🧾 Good or poor summary: starting a new debate? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
25. 25.True or false: “saying nothing” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “repeating others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
29. 29.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) negative (b) positive
30. 30.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) staying neutral (b) a clear last line (c) no new arguments (d) getting facts wrong
32. 32.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) a joke off the topic (c) linking to daily life (d) reading from notes
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) saying where we agreed (c) staying neutral (d) starting a new debate
34. 34.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
36. 36.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: going off topic? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
37. 37.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “making a long speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a wrong fact (d) a long story first
40. 40.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False

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