Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 532 · 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.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) building on (b) adding value (c) interrupting (d) summarising
2. 2.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) a calm, clear voice (c) linking to daily life (d) repeating the topic
5. 5.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
7. 7.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) sitting if declined (d) offering in minute one
8. 8.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
9. 9.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) summarising (c) building on (d) dominating
11. 11.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) must disprove the motion (d) may test the definition
13. 13.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) sitting if declined (c) talking before accepted (d) shouting from your seat
15. 15.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
16. 16.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
18. 18.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) claim it first (b) add a new angle (c) stay quiet forever (d) repeat it word for word
19. 19.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a short, clear question (d) a quick real example
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
21. 21.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) sitting upright (b) open hands (c) a calm face (d) arms crossed, frowning
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
23. 23.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) a short, clear question (c) a relevant fact (d) setting out the scope
24. 24.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Kabir built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Nisha interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Kabir (c) Nisha
25. 25.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) may test the definition
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) this is because
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mentioning key facts (b) a clear last line (c) starting a new debate (d) being short and clear
29. 29.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
30. 30.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “listening to others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) new and surprising (b) short and balanced (c) long and one-sided
33. 33.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Science is exciting. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Mangoes taste best.
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
38. 38.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) choosing the winner (b) guiding the group fairly (c) bossing everyone (d) speaking the most
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) correct facts (c) good use of time (d) good pace and pauses

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