Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 457 · 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 class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear team plan (d) correct facts
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) shouting from your seat (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) standing up to offer
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
9. 9.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
11. 11.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
13. 13.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
14. 14.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
15. 15.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 31, 38 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
17. 17.True or false: “starting a new debate” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
19. 19.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) greet judges, opponents (c) start shouting (d) insult the motion
20. 20.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a fresh angle (b) a made-up figure (c) a personal attack (d) a long, pointless story
21. 21.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
22. 22.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) repeating the opener (c) shouting louder (d) a strong, fresh point
23. 23.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
25. 25.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: repeating the topic? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
26. 26.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
27. 27.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
33. 33.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: reading from notes? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) due to
35. 35.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
36. 36.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
37. 37.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
40. 40.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts

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