Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 770 · 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 our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by height (c) yes, by roll number
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
6. 6.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
7. 7.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a short summary so far? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
8. 8.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
9. 9.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
10. 10.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
12. 12.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
13. 13.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) sitting if declined (c) offering nonstop (d) waiting to be accepted
14. 14.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) facing the speaker (b) open hands (c) eye contact with all (d) rolling your eyes
15. 15.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
18. 18.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎤 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
20. 20.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Arjun stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ananya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Saanvi only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Arjun (c) Ananya
21. 21.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) speak faster (c) ignore it (d) start a new point
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) in the middle (c) at the end
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Mangoes taste best.
25. 25.True or false: “starting with “sorry”” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) sitting if declined (c) waiting to be accepted (d) mocking the speaker
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
30. 30.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
31. 31.True or false: “keeping points short” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
34. 34.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) short and balanced (b) long and one-sided (c) new and surprising
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
37. 37.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) linking with teammates (c) eye contact (d) good use of time
39. 39.True or false: “a relevant fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for example

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