Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 777 · 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.🕒 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?
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
3. 3.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) positive (b) negative
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
5. 5.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
7. 7.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
8. 8.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a joke off the topic (b) a calm, clear voice (c) a relevant fact (d) defining the key word
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
10. 10.✋ A speech is 6 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
11. 11.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
12. 12.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) nodding while listening (c) looking at the clock (d) arms crossed, frowning
13. 13.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “interesting” (c) “important” (d) “fair”
15. 15.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) how you take part (b) your handwriting (c) your clothes (d) your height
16. 16.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework
20. 20.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) saying “On that point” (c) sitting if declined (d) shouting from your seat
21. 21.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
23. 23.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) offering in minute one (c) offering nonstop (d) waiting to be accepted
24. 24.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “you lot” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “those people”
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: reading from notes? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
28. 28.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
29. 29.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
30. 30.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) speaking loudest (c) bringing something new (d) speaking longest
31. 31.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) I love flowers (d) you can’t grow plants
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
33. 33.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
34. 34.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
35. 35.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the argument (c) the speaker (d) the judges
36. 36.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a brief, sharp point? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) judges pick a winner (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no fixed sides

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