Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 687 · 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.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.True or false: “losing your temper” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must prove the motion (d) is for the motion
5. 5.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) sitting if declined (c) making a long speech (d) offering in minute one
6. 6.🕒 A debate slot is 38 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
7. 7.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “I feel it” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) a count of litter
8. 8.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) repeating others (c) leading without bossing (d) clear, relevant points
9. 9.True or false: “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
11. 11.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) dominating (b) adding value (c) building on (d) summarising
12. 12.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) may test the definition
13. 13.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
14. 14.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) weak (d) complete
15. 15.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) note 2–3 key points (c) close your eyes (d) memorise a speech
16. 16.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
17. 17.True or false: “getting facts wrong” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) offering a fair point (c) asking a short question (d) arguing when declined
19. 19.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) a calm face (b) slouching back (c) nodding while listening (d) sitting upright
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
21. 21.True or false: “inviting a quiet member” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the silent member (b) the loudest speaker (c) a clear, fair speaker (d) the fastest talker
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to judge content
26. 26.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Bees make honey.
28. 28.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) talking over others (b) mocking others (c) ignoring others (d) building on others
29. 29.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) long and one-sided (b) new and surprising (c) short and balanced
32. 32.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 9 (c) 12 (d) 3
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
34. 34.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the speaker
35. 35.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
39. 39.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a don’t (b) a do
40. 40.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) speaking longest (c) speaking loudest (d) bringing something new

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