Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 59 · 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.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) teams teach cooperation (c) exercise keeps us fit
4. 4.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) positive (b) negative
5. 5.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) never speak first (b) only if well prepared (c) always, at any cost
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
7. 7.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
9. 9.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by roll number (c) yes, by height
12. 12.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
13. 13.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it wastes time (c) judges dislike it (d) it shows good strategy
14. 14.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) change the topic (c) laugh at them (d) raise your voice
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Who asked you?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) positive (b) negative
20. 20.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
22. 22.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) confident posture (c) strong evidence (d) a clear, steady voice
23. 23.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Nisha went off topic to talk about a film; Ananya only repeated what others had already said; Rohan invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Rohan (c) Ananya
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping points short (b) staying silent (c) giving facts for points (d) using names politely
25. 25.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Bees make honey. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
27. 27.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
29. 29.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) gardens are pretty (c) I love flowers (d) seeds cost under ₹500
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.✋ 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?
32. 32.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a long, pointless story? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
33. 33.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
34. 34.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) shouting louder (b) leaving early (c) a strong, fresh point (d) repeating the opener
35. 35.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) such as
38. 38.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
39. 39.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “whatever” (c) “ugh” (d) “however”
40. 40.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?

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