Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 528 · 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.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Ananya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Saanvi argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Ananya (c) Saanvi
2. 2.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) speaking the most (b) bossing everyone (c) guiding the group fairly (d) choosing the winner
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) therefore (d) for example
4. 4.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) complaining about time (b) a practical solution (c) a short summary so far (d) a new example
5. 5.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) repeating the last point (b) shouting a slogan (c) a short summary so far (d) “I agree” and no more
6. 6.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Homework is dull.
8. 8.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the start (c) at the end
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
12. 12.✋ 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?
13. 13.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
15. 15.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) a long story first (c) shouting to be first (d) a short, clear question
16. 16.True or false: “trailing off” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) shouting from your seat (c) mocking the speaker (d) making a long speech
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
21. 21.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: talking to one person? (a) a do (b) a don’t
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
26. 26.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
32. 32.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
33. 33.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the whole group (b) only at the evaluator (c) at the ceiling (d) at the floor
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) although
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
36. 36.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) positive (b) negative
38. 38.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the speaker
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
40. 40.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) saying “On that point” (c) shouting from your seat (d) waiting to be accepted

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