Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 995 · 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 a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or points against? (a) points in favour (b) points against
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) offering in minute one (c) offering nonstop (d) making a long speech
3. 3.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the evaluator (c) both, loudly (d) the person, not the idea
5. 5.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
7. 7.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) just one word (b) about ten minutes (c) about a minute (d) about an hour
8. 8.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) building on others (b) talking over others (c) mocking others (d) ignoring others
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
11. 11.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke off the topic (b) mumbling the start (c) a brief, sharp point (d) a long story first
14. 14.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
15. 15.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
16. 16.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
17. 17.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
23. 23.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a do (b) a don’t
24. 24.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
26. 26.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) facing the speaker (b) looking at the clock (c) pointing a finger (d) arms crossed, frowning
27. 27.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
28. 28.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
29. 29.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) laugh at them (c) state their point fairly (d) change the topic
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) however (d) so
31. 31.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
32. 32.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
33. 33.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) restating the topic (c) a personal attack (d) going off topic
35. 35.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) a fact with numbers (c) a real-life case (d) repeating the last point
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
39. 39.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice

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