Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 75 · 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.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) building on others (b) talking over others (c) ignoring others (d) mocking others
2. 2.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) saying it twice (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
3. 3.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) mumbling the start (b) a long story first (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a brief, sharp point
4. 4.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
10. 10.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
12. 12.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
14. 14.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the person asking (d) the speaker
15. 15.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) sitting upright (c) slouching back (d) arms crossed, frowning
16. 16.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Ishaan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Rohan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Ananya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Ananya (c) Ishaan
17. 17.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) going off topic (b) the other side’s view (c) a fact with numbers (d) a real-life case
21. 21.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
22. 22.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) giving facts for points (b) staying silent (c) letting others finish (d) speaking up early
23. 23.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
24. 24.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “linking two ideas” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) talking before accepted (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) offering a fair point
27. 27.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
29. 29.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear team plan (c) correct facts (d) a clear, steady voice
30. 30.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) a clear, steady voice (c) confident posture (d) linking with teammates
32. 32.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a long, pointless story? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
33. 33.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a short summary so far? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
35. 35.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) good pace and pauses (c) linking with teammates (d) correct facts
36. 36.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) speaking the most (b) choosing the winner (c) guiding the group fairly (d) bossing everyone
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
38. 38.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I see it a little differently, because…” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Dear diary…”

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