Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 74 · 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.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
2. 2.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
5. 5.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it wastes time (c) judges dislike it (d) it is not allowed
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
7. 7.🧾 Good or poor summary: mentioning key facts? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
8. 8.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) bringing something new (c) speaking loudest (d) speaking longest
9. 9.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) summarising (b) building on (c) adding value (d) dominating
10. 10.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the judges
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Ananya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Meera invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Saanvi spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Meera (c) Ananya
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
17. 17.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
18. 18.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a debate rule
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
20. 20.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ishaan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Meera listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Saanvi laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Meera (c) Ishaan
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
22. 22.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
23. 23.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 30 for content, 34 for style and 77 in all. How many marks for strategy?
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) speaks first
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
27. 27.True or false: “losing your temper” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the last speaker (d) the chairperson
29. 29.True or false: “going off topic” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to ask questions (c) to choose motions (d) to judge content
31. 31.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: pointing a finger? (a) positive (b) negative
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
36. 36.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Meera only repeated what others had already said; Aarav invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Ananya stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Meera (c) Ananya
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to daily life (b) setting out the scope (c) a wrong fact (d) a relevant fact
39. 39.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or

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