Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 89 · 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.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
2. 2.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a practical solution (b) complaining about time (c) a fact with numbers (d) a new example
4. 4.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the whole group (b) at the floor (c) only at the evaluator (d) at the ceiling
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
6. 6.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) bringing something new (b) agreeing with all (c) speaking loudest (d) speaking longest
10. 10.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
11. 11.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
13. 13.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
14. 14.🧾 Good or poor summary: only your own view? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
15. 15.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: using names politely? (a) a don’t (b) a do
18. 18.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
21. 21.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
22. 22.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying on topic? (a) a do (b) a don’t
23. 23.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) speak for them (b) ignore them (c) point at them (d) invite them in kindly
24. 24.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
26. 26.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
27. 27.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “mocking an idea” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
33. 33.True or false: “blaming others” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) a louder voice (c) a frown (d) nothing
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) good pace and pauses
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
39. 39.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to fill time (c) to confuse them (d) it shows you listened

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