Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 861 · 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 adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) a count of wasted plates (b) “food is food” (c) “I like food”
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear, steady voice (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
4. 4.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) no set order of turns
6. 6.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or greeting the judges? (a) a short summary (b) greeting the judges
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
11. 11.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
12. 12.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) argue for minutes (c) briefly, then go on (d) ignore it
13. 13.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) nothing (c) a louder voice (d) a frown
14. 14.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
15. 15.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a joke off the topic (c) repeating the topic (d) a short, clear question
16. 16.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) speak faster (c) ignore it (d) start a new point
17. 17.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to judge content (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to ask questions
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Kolkata is in India.
20. 20.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) in a circle or U (c) back to back (d) one behind another
22. 22.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
23. 23.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
24. 24.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) no (b) yes
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) for instance (d) to give an example
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
27. 27.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it is not allowed (c) it wastes time (d) it shows good strategy
29. 29.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) saying nothing (c) losing your temper (d) repeating others
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
31. 31.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) keeping points short (b) staying silent (c) staying on topic (d) listening carefully
32. 32.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) offering nonstop (c) offering a fair point (d) standing up to offer
34. 34.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
35. 35.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
36. 36.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a real-life case (b) a new example (c) linking two ideas (d) going off topic
38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
39. 39.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it

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