Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 960 · 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.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
5. 5.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
7. 7.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) repeating others (d) saying nothing
8. 8.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
9. 9.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) mocking their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) adding to their idea (d) ignoring their idea
10. 10.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the end (c) at the start
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a debate rule (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting to be first (b) a calm, clear voice (c) a short, clear question (d) a relevant fact
14. 14.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a practical solution (b) linking two ideas (c) the other side’s view (d) shouting a slogan
15. 15.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
16. 16.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) a good summary (c) losing your temper (d) listening to others
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
18. 18.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
19. 19.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
20. 20.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
21. 21.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) loud and long (d) relevant and reliable
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
24. 24.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) being short and clear (b) mentioning key facts (c) getting facts wrong (d) a clear last line
25. 25.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) state their point fairly (c) laugh at them (d) change the topic
26. 26.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
28. 28.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
29. 29.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
30. 30.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) such as (c) because (d) although
33. 33.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
34. 34.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) a good summary (b) talking over others (c) listening to others (d) clear, relevant points
36. 36.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) facts that support it
38. 38.✋ A speech is 8 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?
39. 39.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “only your own view” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False

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