Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 85 · 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 side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) speaking loudest (c) speaking longest (d) bringing something new
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) because
4. 4.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “however” (c) “ugh” (d) “whatever”
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
6. 6.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) letting others finish (b) giving facts for points (c) dominating the talk (d) speaking up early
7. 7.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) jokes, length, volume (c) speed, size, shouting (d) dress, height, luck
9. 9.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
11. 11.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
12. 12.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “a real-life case” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 13 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) eye contact with all (b) rolling your eyes (c) pointing a finger (d) tapping the table
17. 17.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) trailing off (b) leaving out one side (c) covering both sides (d) blaming others
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 9 (c) 6 (d) 12
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
21. 21.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
22. 22.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the proposition
23. 23.True or false: “a question that helps” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) correct facts (c) linking with teammates (d) a clear team plan
26. 26.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or restate the topic? (a) where we agreed (b) restate the topic
27. 27.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) negative (b) positive
28. 28.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.✋ A speech is 3 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?
33. 33.🤝 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
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
35. 35.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
38. 38.🛡️ 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
39. 39.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair

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