Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 797 · 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.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) complain about it (c) define the key words (d) stay silent
2. 2.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
4. 4.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
5. 5.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Nisha spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Aarav invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Tara (c) Aarav
6. 6.🎤 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?
7. 7.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
9. 9.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) although (d) this is because
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
13. 13.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) building on (b) summarising (c) dominating (d) adding value
14. 14.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 15 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
17. 17.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 31 for content, 23 for style and 64 in all. How many marks for strategy?
21. 21.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) it shows you listened (b) to fill time (c) to confuse them (d) to tease them
22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) so (d) this is because
23. 23.🤝 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) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
24. 24.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
26. 26.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
28. 28.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 29, 34 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
29. 29.🤝 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) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
30. 30.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) give up the speech (c) briefly, then go on (d) argue for minutes
32. 32.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “I like food”
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
35. 35.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) confident posture (b) good use of time (c) linking with teammates (d) answering opponents
36. 36.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) talking before accepted (c) asking a short question (d) offering in minute one
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
38. 38.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?

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