Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 649 · 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 does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
2. 2.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) change the topic
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping points short (b) using names politely (c) inviting a quiet member (d) staying silent
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) answers the proposition (d) is against the motion
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
8. 8.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) because
12. 12.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Meera gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Saanvi only repeated what others had already said; Kabir went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Meera (c) Saanvi
13. 13.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) defining the key word (c) linking to daily life (d) a wrong fact
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) although (c) therefore (d) to give an example
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) giving facts for points (c) speaking up early (d) keeping points short
17. 17.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) talk the longest
18. 18.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) eye contact (c) confident posture (d) good pace and pauses
20. 20.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
22. 22.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) claim it first (b) stay quiet forever (c) repeat it word for word (d) add a new angle
24. 24.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) adding value (b) building on (c) interrupting (d) summarising
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
27. 27.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
30. 30.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) blaming others (c) starting a new debate (d) only your own view
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) adding to their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) mocking their idea
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
34. 34.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
36. 36.📝 The proposition team scores 193 marks and the opposition team scores 207 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
37. 37.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
39. 39.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Frogs lay eggs.

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