Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 175 · 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: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Meera went off topic to talk about a film; Kabir argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Saanvi invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Kabir (c) Saanvi
4. 4.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧾 Good or poor summary: a clear last line? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
6. 6.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) leading without bossing (c) going off topic (d) talking over others
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
9. 9.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Kolkata is in India.
11. 11.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
12. 12.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) a speaker (d) the timekeeper
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
16. 16.✋ A speech is 3 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?
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) mumbling the start (c) a calm, clear voice (d) a quick real example
18. 18.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) covering both sides (c) no new arguments (d) starting a new debate
19. 19.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) for example
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
25. 25.True or false: “a personal attack” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
27. 27.💎 Does this add value to a GD: the other side’s view? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
28. 28.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) Tuesday (c) metre (d) best
29. 29.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
30. 30.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 25, 36 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
33. 33.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) offering in minute one (c) mocking the speaker (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
37. 37.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
38. 38.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Nisha spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Rohan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Nisha (c) Rohan
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Plants need water.
40. 40.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) to confuse them (c) to tease them (d) it shows you listened

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