Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 751 · 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.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the evaluator (c) the idea, not the person (d) both, loudly
2. 2.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) bringing something new (c) speaking longest (d) agreeing with all
3. 3.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
5. 5.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
6. 6.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
8. 8.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
9. 9.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
11. 11.True or false: “saying nothing” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
13. 13.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
14. 14.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
15. 15.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) however (d) as a result
17. 17.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) the point you argue
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
19. 19.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
20. 20.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) so
22. 22.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) ignore it (c) speak faster (d) finish your sentence
26. 26.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
27. 27.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
28. 28.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
34. 34.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
35. 35.True or false: “talking to one person” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
37. 37.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
39. 39.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof

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