Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 630 · 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: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
3. 3.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Riya listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Saanvi stayed silent for the whole discussion; Arjun spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Riya (c) Arjun
8. 8.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I see it a little differently, because…” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot
10. 10.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) linking with teammates (d) relevant examples
13. 13.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) sport is popular (c) I like lunch break (d) you never play sport
14. 14.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) making a long speech (d) offering nonstop
17. 17.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) repeating the opener (c) shouting louder (d) a strong, fresh point
19. 19.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
21. 21.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
22. 22.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
25. 25.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) arguing when declined (c) standing up to offer (d) asking a short question
27. 27.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
28. 28.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
30. 30.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: pointing a finger? (a) positive (b) negative
31. 31.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
33. 33.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to propose”
34. 34.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to confuse them (c) to fill time (d) it shows you listened
37. 37.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the audience (c) the argument (d) the judges
38. 38.🧾 Good or poor summary: mentioning key facts? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
39. 39.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) twelve

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