Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 349 · 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.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “You are wrong, stop talking.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a personal attack (b) a fresh angle (c) restating the topic (d) complaining about time
3. 3.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
5. 5.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the argument
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a do (b) a don’t
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
11. 11.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
12. 12.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
14. 14.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
15. 15.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) strong evidence (c) good use of time (d) a clear, steady voice
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) a short summary so far (c) going off topic (d) a fact with numbers
18. 18.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) repeating your point (c) thanking the judges (d) answering their point
19. 19.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) says “I beg to oppose”
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
22. 22.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only your friends (b) only you (c) only the first speaker (d) the whole group
23. 23.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) negative (b) positive
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
25. 25.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “however” (b) “ugh” (c) “stupid” (d) “whatever”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
27. 27.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) fancy clothes (b) good arguments (c) the longest speech (d) the loudest voice
32. 32.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) personal comments (c) saying nothing (d) leading without bossing
33. 33.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) correct facts (c) confident posture (d) good pace and pauses
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Chess is boring. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Ice is frozen water.
37. 37.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to confuse rivals (c) to hide them (d) judges can follow you
38. 38.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a personal attack (b) a new example (c) shouting a slogan (d) a long, pointless story

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