Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 792 · 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 does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
2. 2.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
3. 3.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) a louder voice (c) nothing (d) a reason or example
4. 4.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) repeating others (c) talking over others (d) listening to others
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
8. 8.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
9. 9.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the start (c) at the end
10. 10.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
13. 13.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking up early (b) inviting a quiet member (c) talking to one person (d) staying on topic
16. 16.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a brief, sharp point? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
17. 17.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) play helps us focus
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
20. 20.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: going off topic? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) using names politely (b) listening carefully (c) shouting over others (d) inviting a quiet member
23. 23.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
26. 26.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) losing your temper (c) talking over others (d) saying nothing
27. 27.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) check where it came from (c) make it bigger (d) round it to 100
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
29. 29.True or false: “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
32. 32.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) positive (b) negative
33. 33.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) interviews and classes (d) cooking shows
34. 34.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
35. 35.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the other side’s view (b) a question that helps (c) going off topic (d) a real-life case
40. 40.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude

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