Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 957 · 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.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) never speak first (c) only if well prepared
2. 2.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
3. 3.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) sport is popular (c) I like lunch break (d) play helps us focus
5. 5.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
6. 6.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) answering their point (d) repeating your point
7. 7.🕒 A debate slot is 18 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a real-life case (b) a new example (c) a long, pointless story (d) a fact with numbers
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
11. 11.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) strong evidence (c) clear reasoning (d) relevant examples
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking up early (b) talking to one person (c) checking your phone (d) shouting over others
17. 17.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to waste time (c) to hide them (d) judges can follow you
19. 19.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
22. 22.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) agreeing with all (c) speaking longest (d) bringing something new
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
25. 25.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Rohan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Ananya disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Ishaan stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Rohan (c) Ishaan
27. 27.✋ A speech is 7 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
28. 28.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a fresh angle (b) a personal attack (c) a new example (d) the other side’s view
30. 30.True or false: “arguing for its own sake” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
33. 33.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) losing your temper (c) saying nothing (d) talking over others
34. 34.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 28, 35 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
39. 39.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a fresh angle (b) the other side’s view (c) a new example (d) repeating the last point
40. 40.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False

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