Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 874 · 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 of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) leading without bossing (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) going off topic (d) listening to others
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only your own view (b) starting a new debate (c) blaming others (d) mentioning key facts
3. 3.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) but (c) although (d) due to
7. 7.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
8. 8.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 28 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
10. 10.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) reading from notes (c) linking to daily life (d) a quick real example
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
14. 14.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Kabir started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Ananya only repeated what others had already said; Vihaan went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Kabir (c) Ananya
15. 15.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
18. 18.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
19. 19.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
20. 20.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
22. 22.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Tara gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Saanvi interrupted others again and again; Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Riya (c) Tara
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
28. 28.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the topic (b) linking to daily life (c) mumbling the start (d) shouting to be first
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Homework is dull.
32. 32.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
33. 33.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a calm, clear voice? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no new arguments (b) only your own view (c) a long repeat of all (d) blaming others
35. 35.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or restate the topic? (a) where we agreed (b) restate the topic
38. 38.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True

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