Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 397 · 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.True or false: “a short, clear question” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “repeating the topic” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
4. 4.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) however
8. 8.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
10. 10.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
11. 11.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I see it a little differently, because…” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
13. 13.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a closing appeal? (a) greeting the judges (b) a closing appeal
17. 17.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a wrong fact (c) a quick real example (d) a joke off the topic
18. 18.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
23. 23.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) quality of points (c) number of turns
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
25. 25.✋ A speech is 6 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?
26. 26.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) repeat it word for word (c) claim it first (d) add a new angle
27. 27.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Breaking news…”
28. 28.🛡️ 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
29. 29.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) listening carefully (c) checking your phone (d) staying silent
31. 31.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
32. 32.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Science is exciting.
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
36. 36.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) negative (b) positive
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking an idea (b) listening carefully (c) inviting a quiet member (d) giving facts for points
38. 38.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) such as (d) to give an example
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content

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