Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 389 · 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.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) speaking longest (c) bringing something new (d) agreeing with all
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
4. 4.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
5. 5.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
6. 6.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) polite disagreement (c) listening to others (d) going off topic
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
9. 9.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of interest (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
10. 10.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) is always funny (c) can be checked (d) someone feels
12. 12.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: arguing for its own sake? (a) a don’t (b) a do
13. 13.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “you lot” (d) “those people”
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Nisha built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Rohan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ananya spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Rohan (c) Ananya
18. 18.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in rows facing a stage (c) back to back (d) in a circle or U
19. 19.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) repeating the last point (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a personal attack (d) a fact with numbers
21. 21.⚖️ 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
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cooking shows (c) cricket matches (d) music exams
24. 24.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Rohan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Aarav argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Saanvi built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Aarav (c) Saanvi
25. 25.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) funny and short
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying on topic (b) speaking up early (c) using names politely (d) checking your phone
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
29. 29.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) number of turns (b) quality of points (c) length of turns
30. 30.🧾 Good or poor summary: trailing off? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) therefore
32. 32.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
33. 33.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
34. 34.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
35. 35.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) tapping the table (c) slouching back (d) open hands
36. 36.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: going off topic? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) offering a fair point (c) saying “On that point” (d) arguing when declined
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Bees make honey.
39. 39.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
40. 40.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False

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