Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 2 · 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 of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) clear, relevant points (c) leading without bossing (d) listening to others
2. 2.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
4. 4.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
7. 7.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) dominating the talk (b) inviting a quiet member (c) letting others finish (d) speaking up early
9. 9.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a calm, clear voice? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
10. 10.🕒 A debate slot is 32 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
11. 11.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) finish your sentence (c) ignore it (d) speak faster
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
13. 13.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
14. 14.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
17. 17.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.🏗️ 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
20. 20.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) using names politely (b) listening carefully (c) talking to one person (d) letting others finish
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
22. 22.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
23. 23.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “food is food”
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
25. 25.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
26. 26.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) cricket matches
30. 30.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
31. 31.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
32. 32.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) shouting over others (b) inviting a quiet member (c) keeping points short (d) staying on topic
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking up early (b) using names politely (c) listening carefully (d) checking your phone
35. 35.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
37. 37.✋ A speech is 4 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?
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 25 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
40. 40.True or false: “arguing for its own sake” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True

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