Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 438 · 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: summing up the whole team case is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
4. 4.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
7. 7.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) copy it back (d) point it out calmly
9. 9.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
10. 10.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
11. 11.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) define the key words (b) complain about it (c) stay silent (d) change the topic
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) good pace and pauses (c) answering opponents (d) confident posture
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) therefore
14. 14.True or false: “a practical solution” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) good pace and pauses (c) answering opponents (d) strong evidence
16. 16.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) reaching shared ideas (c) members speak freely (d) a topic to explore
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
19. 19.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) because (c) such as (d) so
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
22. 22.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the floor (b) only at the evaluator (c) at the whole group (d) at the ceiling
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a closing appeal? (a) stating your side (b) a closing appeal
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) that is why
26. 26.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
27. 27.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 28, 29 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
30. 30.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) no new arguments (c) mentioning key facts (d) naming the main points
32. 32.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) is against the motion
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
36. 36.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) linking two ideas (b) a question that helps (c) shouting a slogan (d) a practical solution
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) we can practise in class (c) homework is boring (d) you are a show-off
39. 39.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
40. 40.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True

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