Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 940 · 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.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) because (d) for example
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Aarav only repeated what others had already said; Saanvi built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Vihaan laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Vihaan (c) Saanvi
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
5. 5.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Breaking news…”
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
10. 10.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
11. 11.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
13. 13.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) hide the source (c) check where it came from (d) make it bigger
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 38 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
16. 16.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
17. 17.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
18. 18.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
19. 19.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a short, clear question (b) a relevant fact (c) a calm, clear voice (d) shouting to be first
21. 21.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) sitting upright (b) nodding while listening (c) looking at the clock (d) a calm face
23. 23.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
24. 24.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the last speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
25. 25.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) as a result
27. 27.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) linking with teammates (c) clear reasoning (d) a clear, steady voice
28. 28.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) it shows you listened (b) to tease them (c) to fill time (d) to confuse them
31. 31.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) talking over others (c) clear, relevant points (d) personal comments
32. 32.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
34. 34.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) only your own view (b) leaving out one side (c) adding a new point (d) saying where we agreed
35. 35.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 1 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
40. 40.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI

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