Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 147 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) correct facts (c) linking with teammates (d) good use of time
2. 2.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
4. 4.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) naming the main points (c) blaming others (d) a long repeat of all
5. 5.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
7. 7.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
9. 9.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
10. 10.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) close your eyes (b) memorise a speech (c) note 2–3 key points (d) check your phone
11. 11.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) funny and short
13. 13.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) quality of points (b) number of turns (c) length of turns
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
16. 16.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
17. 17.📝 The proposition team scores 254 marks and the opposition team scores 265 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
18. 18.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) open hands (b) facing the speaker (c) pointing a finger (d) a calm face
19. 19.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a do (b) a don’t
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) A year has 12 months.
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
22. 22.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
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.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) offering nonstop (c) arguing when declined (d) offering in mid-speech
29. 29.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
30. 30.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 24, 20 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
31. 31.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ 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
35. 35.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the argument (d) the speaker
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) a fact with numbers (c) a long, pointless story (d) complaining about time
38. 38.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof

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