Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 681 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
3. 3.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) complaining about time (b) shouting a slogan (c) a made-up figure (d) a fresh angle
4. 4.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 2 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 5 minutes
5. 5.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) a calm, clear voice (c) starting with “sorry” (d) shouting to be first
6. 6.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a debate rule (d) a polite reply
7. 7.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
8. 8.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
9. 9.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a long, pointless story? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
10. 10.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) building on (c) dominating (d) summarising
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
12. 12.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 3 (d) 6
13. 13.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Ishaan invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Kabir interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Tara (c) Ishaan
14. 14.True or false: “a new example” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
16. 16.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Nisha disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Saanvi argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Riya (c) Nisha
17. 17.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
19. 19.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a joke off the topic? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
22. 22.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
23. 23.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) shouting louder (c) repeating the opener (d) a strong, fresh point
26. 26.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
27. 27.Which of these is a GD do? (a) arguing for its own sake (b) talking to one person (c) keeping points short (d) checking your phone
28. 28.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) correct facts (c) good use of time (d) clear reasoning
32. 32.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or restate the topic? (a) points against (b) restate the topic
33. 33.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
35. 35.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) no set order of turns (c) a set speaking order (d) proposition, opposition
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
38. 38.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “ugh” (c) “however” (d) “whatever”
39. 39.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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