Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 613 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
2. 2.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 15 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
3. 3.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
4. 4.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
8. 8.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) a good summary (b) leading without bossing (c) listening to others (d) personal comments
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.Which of these is a GD do? (a) using names politely (b) interrupting others (c) staying silent (d) talking to one person
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
12. 12.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) due to
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) offering a fair point (c) making a long speech (d) arguing when declined
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
19. 19.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
20. 20.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) mocking an idea (c) staying on topic (d) shouting over others
21. 21.True or false: “bringing in quiet ones” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya only repeated what others had already said; Saanvi disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Vihaan stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Saanvi (c) Vihaan
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a personal attack (b) repeating the last point (c) a practical solution (d) restating the topic
26. 26.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
31. 31.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) a personal attack (c) answering their point (d) thanking the judges
33. 33.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) dominating (b) summarising (c) building on (d) adding value
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
35. 35.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Ananya interrupted others again and again; Meera went off topic to talk about a film; Riya invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Riya (c) Ananya
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Science is exciting.
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
38. 38.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) in a circle or U
39. 39.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
40. 40.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) it shows you listened (b) to fill time (c) to tease them (d) to confuse them

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