Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 545 · 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? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
3. 3.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
4. 4.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
7. 7.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
9. 9.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
10. 10.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) arguing when declined (c) waiting to be accepted (d) talking before accepted
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
12. 12.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “You are wrong, stop talking.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
16. 16.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) start shouting
17. 17.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
18. 18.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
19. 19.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
22. 22.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) bringing something new (b) speaking loudest (c) agreeing with all (d) speaking longest
23. 23.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) point at them (b) ignore them (c) invite them in kindly (d) speak for them
24. 24.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
26. 26.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) keeping points short (c) dominating the talk (d) shouting over others
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting a slogan (b) repeating the last point (c) a question that helps (d) a personal attack
29. 29.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) starting a new debate (c) mentioning key facts (d) only your own view
30. 30.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Because (d) So
31. 31.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of interest (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
33. 33.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
37. 37.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a quick real example (b) a calm, clear voice (c) defining the key word (d) shouting to be first
38. 38.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to oppose”
39. 39.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point

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