Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 63 · 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.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) members speak freely (c) judges pick a winner (d) a set speaking order
4. 4.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
5. 5.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) going off topic (c) repeating others (d) clear, relevant points
6. 6.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) relevant and reliable
7. 7.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) content, style, strategy (c) speed, size, shouting (d) dress, height, luck
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
9. 9.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) a chat forward (c) an unsigned poster (d) the city water board
10. 10.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) linking two ideas (b) a long, pointless story (c) a made-up figure (d) a personal attack
11. 11.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
12. 12.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Nisha spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Rohan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Ananya interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Ananya (c) Rohan
14. 14.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a short summary so far? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
17. 17.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) in the middle minutes (c) during the main points
18. 18.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
20. 20.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
21. 21.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) complaining about time (b) shouting a slogan (c) going off topic (d) a real-life case
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting a slogan (b) a fact with numbers (c) the other side’s view (d) a short summary so far
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
28. 28.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
29. 29.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a personal attack (b) complaining about time (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a practical solution
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
31. 31.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) complain about it (c) stay silent (d) define the key words
32. 32.Which of these is a GD do? (a) shouting over others (b) checking your phone (c) dominating the talk (d) using names politely
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) eye contact (c) linking with teammates (d) strong evidence
35. 35.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) staying neutral (b) mentioning key facts (c) starting a new debate (d) a clear last line
36. 36.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
37. 37.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a calm, clear voice? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking to one person (b) staying silent (c) interrupting others (d) letting others finish
40. 40.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result

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