Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 556 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
2. 2.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
3. 3.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) note 2–3 key points (b) close your eyes (c) check your phone (d) memorise a speech
4. 4.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Meera went off topic to talk about a film; Kabir started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Riya (c) Meera
7. 7.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they get a bonus
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
9. 9.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) because (d) however
10. 10.✋ 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?
11. 11.True or false: “shouting to be first” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
13. 13.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) laugh at them (c) change the topic (d) state their point fairly
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) saying where we agreed (c) covering both sides (d) mentioning key facts
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
18. 18.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) reading from notes (b) shouting to be first (c) linking to daily life (d) repeating the topic
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) losing your temper (c) saying nothing (d) clear, relevant points
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) asking off-topic things (d) waiting to be accepted
22. 22.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) shouting to be first (c) a wrong fact (d) mumbling the start
23. 23.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
25. 25.✋ A speech is 4 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?
26. 26.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) a joke
27. 27.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
31. 31.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a wrong fact? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
32. 32.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a brief, sharp point? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
33. 33.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) a calm face (b) open hands (c) looking at the clock (d) facing the speaker
35. 35.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) standing up to offer (c) offering nonstop (d) sitting if declined
36. 36.True or false: “personal comments” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the topic statement (b) the winner’s prize (c) the last speech (d) the timekeeper
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
39. 39.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
40. 40.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) mumbling the start (c) defining the key word (d) a joke off the topic

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