Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 355 · 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.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
2. 2.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or where we agreed? (a) points in favour (b) where we agreed
3. 3.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
4. 4.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) offering nonstop (c) waiting to be accepted (d) standing up to offer
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
7. 7.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) guess on the day (c) time it in practice (d) write it at the venue
8. 8.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) “I like food” (c) a count of wasted plates
9. 9.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) both, loudly (c) the evaluator (d) the idea, not the person
10. 10.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
11. 11.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) strong evidence (c) a clear, steady voice (d) a clear team plan
12. 12.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) staying on topic (b) interrupting others (c) inviting a quiet member (d) keeping points short
13. 13.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) letting others finish (c) checking your phone (d) mocking an idea
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
16. 16.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
17. 17.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) this is because
20. 20.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
22. 22.✋ A speech is 5 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?
23. 23.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
24. 24.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 9 (c) 3 (d) 12
25. 25.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
26. 26.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
28. 28.True or false: “a relevant fact” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
30. 30.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
34. 34.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “whatever” (c) “ugh” (d) “however”
35. 35.True or false: “staying neutral” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
37. 37.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) explore a topic together (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
39. 39.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
40. 40.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True

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