Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 311 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) a clear, steady voice (c) answering opponents (d) linking with teammates
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
3. 3.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
4. 4.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.✋ A speech is 6 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
6. 6.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Homework is dull.
10. 10.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the person asking (c) the speaker (d) the timekeeper
11. 11.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) a calm face (b) eye contact with all (c) facing the speaker (d) arms crossed, frowning
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) relevant examples (c) linking with teammates (d) correct facts
13. 13.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) because (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
16. 16.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.🛡️ 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
22. 22.True or false: “blaming others” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
24. 24.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
26. 26.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or stating your side? (a) greeting the judges (b) stating your side
28. 28.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) I love flowers (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
29. 29.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) stay standing (c) argue with them (d) keep talking
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting a new debate (b) leaving out one side (c) adding a new point (d) saying where we agreed
35. 35.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
37. 37.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) negative (b) positive
38. 38.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 33, 27 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
39. 39.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) leaving out one side (c) trailing off (d) only your own view
40. 40.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start

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