Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 780 · 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.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
2. 2.🏗️ 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
3. 3.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: nodding while listening? (a) negative (b) positive
4. 4.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
5. 5.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a real-life case (d) shouting a slogan
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
7. 7.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?
8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) for instance
9. 9.🎤 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?
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 6 (d) 3
11. 11.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are bored (b) you are leaving (c) you are sleepy (d) you are listening
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
13. 13.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) a louder voice (c) nothing (d) a frown
14. 14.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
15. 15.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) saying nothing (c) going off topic (d) bringing in quiet ones
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) summarising (b) adding value (c) interrupting (d) building on
18. 18.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) cricket matches
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) for instance
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
21. 21.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “you lot” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “those people”
22. 22.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
23. 23.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
25. 25.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) copy it back
26. 26.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a made-up figure (b) a new example (c) a long, pointless story (d) “I agree” and no more
27. 27.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
28. 28.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) so (d) although
30. 30.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
31. 31.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) a number you found (d) the judges’ marks
32. 32.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎤 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
34. 34.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to judge content (c) to ask questions (d) to choose motions
35. 35.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) greet judges, opponents (c) insult the motion (d) start shouting
36. 36.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
38. 38.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) making a long speech (c) offering nonstop (d) talking before accepted
40. 40.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”

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