Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 392 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
2. 2.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
4. 4.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
6. 6.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.✋ A speech is 4 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?
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
9. 9.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: talking to one person? (a) a do (b) a don’t
10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
11. 11.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
13. 13.✋ A speech is 3 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?
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 2 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 2 with proof
15. 15.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
16. 16.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) long and one-sided (b) new and surprising (c) short and balanced
17. 17.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
19. 19.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) mocking their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) adding to their idea
20. 20.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
22. 22.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
23. 23.True or false: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
25. 25.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) no new arguments (c) being short and clear (d) covering both sides
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) good use of time (c) relevant examples (d) correct facts
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) shouting from your seat (c) talking before accepted (d) offering in minute one
28. 28.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
29. 29.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) state their point fairly (c) change the topic (d) laugh at them
30. 30.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
32. 32.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) someone feels (d) can be checked
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) going off topic (c) a question that helps (d) a personal attack
35. 35.✋ A speech is 8 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?
36. 36.True or false: “a fact with numbers” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “a question that helps” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Bees make honey.
40. 40.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) a quick real example (c) linking to daily life (d) reading from notes

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