Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 855 · 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.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no new arguments (b) trailing off (c) getting facts wrong (d) blaming others
3. 3.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “polite disagreement” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) talking before accepted (c) offering a fair point (d) asking a short question
8. 8.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
9. 9.🕒 A debate slot is 46 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
10. 10.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in the middle minutes (c) in protected minutes
11. 11.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Vihaan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Meera argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Tara spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Vihaan (c) Meera
12. 12.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) a hidden answer (c) two sides to argue (d) no clear meaning
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) covering both sides (c) saying where we agreed (d) starting a new debate
15. 15.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “You are wrong, stop talking.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
16. 16.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) good arguments (c) fancy clothes (d) the loudest voice
19. 19.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) a speaker
21. 21.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
22. 22.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the opposition
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) staying on topic (c) using names politely (d) arguing for its own sake
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
25. 25.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
26. 26.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) make it bigger (c) round it to 100 (d) hide the source
29. 29.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) polite disagreement (b) a good summary (c) losing your temper (d) clear, relevant points
32. 32.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
33. 33.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) trust a rumour (c) guess (d) ask a stranger
34. 34.🚩 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
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 3 (c) 12 (d) 6
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
37. 37.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) being short and clear (b) only your own view (c) a long repeat of all (d) leaving out one side
38. 38.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) it shows good strategy
40. 40.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) Tuesday (d) best

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