Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 198 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.True or false: “shouting to be first” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
9. 9.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) the other side’s view (c) repeating the last point (d) a fact with numbers
11. 11.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
12. 12.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
13. 13.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
14. 14.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) strong evidence (c) linking with teammates (d) eye contact
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Ice is frozen water.
17. 17.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) funny and short
18. 18.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ishaan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Kabir disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Riya laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Kabir (c) Ishaan
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) sitting if declined (c) making a long speech (d) asking a short question
20. 20.✋ A speech is 6 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?
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) relevant examples (c) correct facts (d) a clear team plan
22. 22.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) shouting from your seat (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) talking before accepted
23. 23.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a do (b) a don’t
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
26. 26.True or false: “staying silent” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) a question that helps (c) linking two ideas (d) going off topic
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick real example (b) repeating the topic (c) a brief, sharp point (d) a calm, clear voice
31. 31.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) judges pick a winner (d) a topic to explore
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
34. 34.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) looking at the clock (c) slouching back (d) nodding while listening
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a question that helps (b) a fact with numbers (c) a personal attack (d) a real-life case
36. 36.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
37. 37.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
40. 40.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

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