Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 426 · 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 debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
2. 2.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) mumbling the start (c) a relevant fact (d) a short, clear question
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using names politely (b) listening carefully (c) letting others finish (d) talking to one person
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
8. 8.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
10. 10.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) the judges’ marks
11. 11.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the person asking (d) the audience
12. 12.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 35 for content, 21 for style and 67 in all. How many marks for strategy?
13. 13.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) although (c) but (d) however
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
18. 18.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) negative (b) positive
19. 19.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Rohan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Nisha built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Kabir interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Nisha (c) Rohan
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: interrupting others? (a) a don’t (b) a do
22. 22.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
24. 24.🧾 Good or poor summary: trailing off? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
25. 25.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) giving facts for points (b) keeping points short (c) inviting a quiet member (d) checking your phone
26. 26.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
27. 27.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) a real-life case (c) linking two ideas (d) shouting a slogan
30. 30.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving facts for points (b) speaking up early (c) shouting over others (d) using names politely
32. 32.True or false: “personal comments” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “staying silent” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
35. 35.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
36. 36.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) facing the speaker (c) sitting upright (d) nodding while listening
37. 37.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ 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
39. 39.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) repeating the topic (b) a relevant fact (c) a joke off the topic (d) reading from notes
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact

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