Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 915 · 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 a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
2. 2.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
3. 3.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) note 2–3 key points (b) memorise a speech (c) close your eyes (d) check your phone
5. 5.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
6. 6.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
7. 7.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
9. 9.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
11. 11.True or false: “starting with “sorry”” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Plants need water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Rainy days are fun.
15. 15.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
16. 16.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) I love flowers (d) gardens are pretty
18. 18.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
25. 25.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
27. 27.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) being short and clear (b) saying where we agreed (c) covering both sides (d) getting facts wrong
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
31. 31.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) a fresh angle (c) a personal attack (d) a fact with numbers
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) proposition, opposition (c) judges pick a winner (d) a set speaking order
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a closing appeal? (a) stating your side (b) a closing appeal
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
39. 39.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
40. 40.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a made-up figure (b) going off topic (c) a short summary so far (d) repeating the last point

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