Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 535 · 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.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting over others (b) using names politely (c) dominating the talk (d) checking your phone
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
5. 5.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
6. 6.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) repeating others (c) going off topic (d) polite disagreement
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) members speak freely
8. 8.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “linking two ideas” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: giving facts for points? (a) a don’t (b) a do
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) that is why (c) although (d) due to
12. 12.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) a chat forward (c) the city water board (d) an unsigned poster
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting a slogan (b) repeating the last point (c) a personal attack (d) a real-life case
14. 14.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) going off topic (b) a practical solution (c) a fact with numbers (d) a new example
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) linking with teammates (c) good use of time (d) a clear, steady voice
18. 18.True or false: “checking your phone” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
20. 20.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) a clear, fair speaker (b) the silent member (c) the loudest speaker (d) the fastest talker
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
22. 22.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) a rude word
23. 23.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) polite disagreement (b) repeating others (c) leading without bossing (d) a good summary
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
25. 25.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 28, 23 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
27. 27.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
28. 28.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 50
29. 29.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) ignoring others (b) mocking others (c) talking over others (d) building on others
30. 30.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
31. 31.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or where we agreed? (a) points in favour (b) where we agreed
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.True or false: “clear, relevant points” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) shouting louder (b) a strong, fresh point (c) repeating the opener (d) leaving early
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
39. 39.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) add a new angle (c) repeat it word for word (d) claim it first
40. 40.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks

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