Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 991 · 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: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
2. 2.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
3. 3.🧾 Good or poor summary: starting a new debate? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
4. 4.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Saanvi listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Rohan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Nisha only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Saanvi (c) Nisha
6. 6.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
7. 7.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is always funny (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
8. 8.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) good use of time (c) correct facts (d) confident posture
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
10. 10.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) mentioning key facts (b) saying where we agreed (c) blaming others (d) covering both sides
11. 11.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) ignoring their idea (c) adding to their idea (d) mocking their idea
12. 12.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) time it in practice (c) write it at the venue (d) skip the ending
13. 13.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) polite disagreement (b) clear, relevant points (c) leading without bossing (d) going off topic
14. 14.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
15. 15.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
20. 20.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
22. 22.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) complaining about time (b) repeating the last point (c) the other side’s view (d) a long, pointless story
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear team plan (c) correct facts (d) strong evidence
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
25. 25.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.✋ A speech is 4 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?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) repeating the last point (c) a personal attack (d) a new example
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) no new arguments (c) leaving out one side (d) a long repeat of all
29. 29.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
33. 33.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) starting a new debate (c) no new arguments (d) being short and clear
34. 34.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the speaker (d) the argument
35. 35.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 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) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
38. 38.🚀 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
39. 39.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no

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