Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 114 · 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: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) a brief, sharp point (c) linking to daily life (d) repeating the topic
3. 3.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving facts for points (b) speaking up early (c) listening carefully (d) dominating the talk
6. 6.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) claim it first (b) add a new angle (c) stay quiet forever (d) repeat it word for word
7. 7.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) reading from notes (c) mumbling the start (d) a short, clear question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to daily life (b) a relevant fact (c) reading from notes (d) a brief, sharp point
10. 10.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
11. 11.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
12. 12.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
13. 13.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
14. 14.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
16. 16.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
19. 19.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) I love flowers (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
22. 22.True or false: “a short, clear question” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no set order of turns (c) a topic to explore (d) a fixed time per speaker
25. 25.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) only if well prepared (c) never speak first
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Kolkata is in India.
28. 28.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) is against the motion
30. 30.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) mocking their idea (b) adding to their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) ignoring their idea
31. 31.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) you are a show-off (c) homework is boring (d) we can practise in class
32. 32.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) asking a short question (d) offering a fair point
34. 34.🕒 A debate slot is 35 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
35. 35.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) listening carefully (b) inviting a quiet member (c) staying silent (d) using names politely
36. 36.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
37. 37.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking off-topic things (d) asking a short question
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “stupid” (b) “fair” (c) “interesting” (d) “important”
40. 40.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a do (b) a don’t

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