Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 245 · 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.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
2. 2.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
4. 4.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the proposition
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) good pace and pauses (c) strong evidence (d) eye contact
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) standing up to offer (c) offering in mid-speech (d) saying “On that point”
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
9. 9.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the fastest talker (c) the silent member (d) a clear, fair speaker
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
13. 13.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) repeating the topic (c) mumbling the start (d) a calm, clear voice
14. 14.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering a fair point (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) standing up to offer
15. 15.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
16. 16.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) letting others finish (b) listening carefully (c) mocking an idea (d) giving facts for points
18. 18.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Rainy days are fun.
20. 20.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must prove the motion (d) is for the motion
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) but (c) however (d) on the other hand
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Ice is frozen water.
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
26. 26.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) saying “On that point” (c) making a long speech (d) offering nonstop
27. 27.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) leaving out one side (c) staying neutral (d) only your own view
30. 30.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a debate rule
31. 31.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
32. 32.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
34. 34.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
35. 35.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) a speaker (d) the timekeeper
36. 36.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Kolkata is in India.
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False

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