Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 367 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
3. 3.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) arguing when declined (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) offering a fair point
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) a brief, sharp point (c) reading from notes (d) starting with “sorry”
11. 11.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) start shouting (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only your own view (b) covering both sides (c) no new arguments (d) a clear last line
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) correct facts (d) eye contact
17. 17.True or false: “listening to others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
22. 22.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) I love flowers (d) gardens are pretty
23. 23.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
27. 27.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
29. 29.True or false: “making a long speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) starting a new debate (c) leaving out one side (d) mentioning key facts
32. 32.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
33. 33.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
34. 34.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) one right answer (c) two sides to argue (d) no clear meaning
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🕒 A debate slot is 31 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
40. 40.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) staying neutral (b) adding a new point (c) covering both sides (d) no new arguments

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