Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 300 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
2. 2.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
3. 3.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
5. 5.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
6. 6.🛡️ 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
7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) giving facts for points (c) listening carefully (d) staying on topic
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
13. 13.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
15. 15.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
16. 16.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering in minute one (d) asking a short question
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
22. 22.True or false: “shouting a slogan” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or previewing 3 points? (a) greeting the judges (b) previewing 3 points
24. 24.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
28. 28.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
29. 29.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
30. 30.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a polite reply (d) a mistake in reasoning
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Saanvi laughed at a classmate’s idea; Vihaan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Kabir interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Vihaan (c) Saanvi
34. 34.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
35. 35.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) briefly, then go on (c) give up the speech (d) ignore it
36. 36.📝 The proposition team scores 223 marks and the opposition team scores 237 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
37. 37.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) answering their point (c) a personal attack (d) repeating your point
38. 38.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
39. 39.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are listening (c) you are sleepy (d) you are bored
40. 40.⏱️ A 5-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?

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