Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 627 · 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 of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) a clear, steady voice (c) clear reasoning (d) answering opponents
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) a wrong fact (c) defining the key word (d) a calm, clear voice
5. 5.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “staying neutral” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
10. 10.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
11. 11.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
13. 13.True or false: “only your own view” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Meera stayed silent for the whole discussion; Nisha only repeated what others had already said; Rohan built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Nisha (c) Meera
15. 15.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 2 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
17. 17.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
18. 18.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
19. 19.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or where we agreed? (a) points in favour (b) where we agreed
20. 20.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) saying it twice (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) talking over others (c) polite disagreement (d) saying nothing
23. 23.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 24 for content, 29 for style and 69 in all. How many marks for strategy?
24. 24.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
26. 26.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
28. 28.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a debate rule
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.True or false: “giving facts for points” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) agreeing with all (c) bringing something new (d) speaking longest
32. 32.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
33. 33.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a personal attack (c) going off topic (d) complaining about time
38. 38.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) positive (b) negative
39. 39.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) negative (b) positive
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person

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