Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 82 · 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.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) tapping the table (c) eye contact with all (d) slouching back
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
4. 4.✋ A speech is 7 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?
5. 5.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “defining the key word” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
8. 8.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) staying silent (c) listening carefully (d) shouting over others
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
10. 10.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
11. 11.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
13. 13.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) standing up to offer (c) sitting if declined (d) arguing when declined
15. 15.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
16. 16.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Kolkata is in India.
18. 18.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
19. 19.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable
20. 20.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
25. 25.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) losing your temper (c) talking over others (d) going off topic
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: repeating the topic? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 26, 24 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
31. 31.Which of these is a GD do? (a) checking your phone (b) staying silent (c) interrupting others (d) speaking up early
32. 32.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
33. 33.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
35. 35.True or false: “shouting over others” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
38. 38.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) a clear last line (c) covering both sides (d) getting facts wrong
39. 39.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “however” (c) “ugh” (d) “whatever”
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal

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