Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 986 · 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.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) restating the topic (b) going off topic (c) a personal attack (d) a fresh angle
2. 2.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) nothing (c) a louder voice (d) a frown
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
5. 5.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
6. 6.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or points against? (a) points in favour (b) points against
7. 7.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) I like football (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring
8. 8.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
10. 10.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Arjun started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Saanvi spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Meera stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Meera (c) Arjun
13. 13.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking longest (b) bringing something new (c) agreeing with all (d) speaking loudest
14. 14.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
16. 16.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
18. 18.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
19. 19.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) correct facts (b) a clear, steady voice (c) eye contact (d) good use of time
20. 20.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) giving facts for points (c) talking to one person (d) checking your phone
21. 21.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 24 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
22. 22.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 21, 36 and 17. What is the total out of 100?
23. 23.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
24. 24.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Saanvi only repeated what others had already said; Ishaan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Kabir stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Kabir (c) Ishaan
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
28. 28.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) asking off-topic things (c) standing up to offer (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
34. 34.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the winner’s prize (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
38. 38.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
39. 39.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) a number you found
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic

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