Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 204 · 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? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) mocking their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) adding to their idea
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
5. 5.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
6. 6.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: giving facts for points? (a) a do (b) a don’t
7. 7.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) asking off-topic things (c) waiting to be accepted (d) offering in minute one
9. 9.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 2 minutes (b) the whole speech (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 5 minutes
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
14. 14.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
16. 16.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) building on others (b) talking over others (c) ignoring others (d) mocking others
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
23. 23.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) offering in minute one (c) standing up to offer (d) making a long speech
27. 27.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) due to
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: open hands? (a) positive (b) negative
31. 31.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
35. 35.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) speaking up early (b) staying on topic (c) checking your phone (d) listening carefully
36. 36.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) ends the debate
37. 37.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
38. 38.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
39. 39.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy

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