Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 325 · 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 of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) facing the speaker (b) nodding while listening (c) a calm face (d) slouching back
2. 2.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) argue with them (b) stay standing (c) sit down politely (d) keep talking
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 1 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 1 with proof
6. 6.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) shouting to be first (c) a joke off the topic (d) a relevant fact
7. 7.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “staying silent” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) talking over others (c) bringing in quiet ones (d) a good summary
11. 11.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
12. 12.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) give up the speech (c) argue for minutes (d) ignore it
14. 14.⏱️ A 4-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?
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wrong fact (b) a short, clear question (c) reading from notes (d) mumbling the start
17. 17.True or false: “bringing in quiet ones” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Homework is dull.
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
22. 22.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
26. 26.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
30. 30.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) letting others finish (c) staying silent (d) dominating the talk
31. 31.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
34. 34.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) dominating the talk (b) keeping points short (c) letting others finish (d) inviting a quiet member
35. 35.True or false: “making a long speech” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
38. 38.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
39. 39.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) teachers check homework (c) practice needs homework

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