Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 212 · 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.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
2. 2.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Riya interrupted others again and again; Tara listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Meera only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Tara (c) Meera
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
5. 5.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are bored (b) you are leaving (c) you are listening (d) you are sleepy
6. 6.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) for instance (d) although
8. 8.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
11. 11.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the evaluator (b) both, loudly (c) the idea, not the person (d) the person, not the idea
12. 12.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) weak (d) complete
14. 14.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
18. 18.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
20. 20.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
23. 23.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) repeating your point (c) answering their point (d) thanking the judges
24. 24.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
27. 27.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
28. 28.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
30. 30.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
34. 34.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) eye contact with all (c) rolling your eyes (d) slouching back
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) is for the motion
36. 36.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
37. 37.True or false: “a calm, clear voice” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) sitting upright (b) slouching back (c) open hands (d) facing the speaker
39. 39.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
40. 40.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) sitting upright (c) facing the speaker (d) pointing a finger

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