Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 847 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) positive (b) negative
3. 3.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) music exams (d) interviews and classes
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) speaking up early (c) using names politely (d) arguing for its own sake
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
9. 9.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: giving facts for points? (a) a do (b) a don’t
10. 10.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
11. 11.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) add a new angle (c) claim it first (d) repeat it word for word
12. 12.🛡️ 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) mumbling the start (c) a quick real example (d) shouting to be first
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
15. 15.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the evaluator (b) the person, not the idea (c) the idea, not the person (d) both, loudly
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
17. 17.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “keeping points short” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: interrupting others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Kolkata is in India.
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
23. 23.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) clear, relevant points (c) personal comments (d) talking over others
25. 25.Which of these is a GD do? (a) shouting over others (b) dominating the talk (c) staying silent (d) using names politely
26. 26.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
29. 29.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) staying neutral (b) mentioning key facts (c) a long repeat of all (d) saying where we agreed
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) answering opponents (c) good pace and pauses (d) linking with teammates
31. 31.True or false: “staying on topic” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) covering both sides (b) mentioning key facts (c) being short and clear (d) adding a new point
33. 33.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or restate the topic? (a) points against (b) restate the topic
34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
35. 35.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) a louder voice (c) a reason or example (d) nothing
36. 36.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) checking your phone (c) talking to one person (d) listening carefully
37. 37.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
38. 38.True or false: “defining the key word” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) talking before accepted (c) standing up to offer (d) making a long speech
40. 40.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts

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