Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 851 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) blaming others (c) a clear last line (d) a long repeat of all
2. 2.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Rohan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Vihaan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Arjun spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Rohan (c) Vihaan
7. 7.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it wastes time (d) it is not allowed
8. 8.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the winner’s prize (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
10. 10.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) note 2–3 key points (c) check your phone (d) close your eyes
11. 11.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must disprove the motion
12. 12.True or false: “a real-life case” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) mumbling the start (b) a quick real example (c) reading from notes (d) a wrong fact
15. 15.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
17. 17.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) an unsigned poster (d) a chat forward
18. 18.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) a good summary (c) listening to others (d) bringing in quiet ones
19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
20. 20.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) adding to their idea (d) mocking their idea
21. 21.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) start a story (c) add a new point (d) sum up and appeal
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) strong evidence (d) a clear, steady voice
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
26. 26.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) skip the ending (c) guess on the day (d) write it at the venue
27. 27.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
28. 28.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 31 for content, 34 for style and 85 in all. How many marks for strategy?
30. 30.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) reaching shared ideas
32. 32.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the evaluator (c) both, loudly (d) the idea, not the person
33. 33.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
34. 34.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) eye contact (b) clear reasoning (c) linking with teammates (d) strong evidence
35. 35.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.⚖️ 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
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or

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