Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 226 · 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.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Ice is frozen water.
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
4. 4.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) the other side’s view (b) linking two ideas (c) complaining about time (d) a fresh angle
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
6. 6.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) never speak first (b) always, at any cost (c) only if well prepared
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
8. 8.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
10. 10.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Meera spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Ananya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Saanvi only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Saanvi (c) Meera
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
12. 12.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) being short and clear (c) naming the main points (d) blaming others
13. 13.✋ 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?
14. 14.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Bees make honey.
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) that is why (c) but (d) however
17. 17.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
18. 18.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) eye contact (c) answering opponents (d) correct facts
19. 19.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) talking over others (c) personal comments (d) clear, relevant points
20. 20.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) I like lunch break (c) you never play sport (d) sport is popular
21. 21.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Ananya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Meera built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Ishaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Ananya (c) Meera
23. 23.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
25. 25.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in rows facing a stage (d) in a circle or U
26. 26.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Nisha interrupted others again and again; Aarav only repeated what others had already said; Kabir built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Kabir (c) Aarav
29. 29.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
30. 30.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) speaking the most (b) bossing everyone (c) guiding the group fairly (d) choosing the winner
31. 31.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
32. 32.True or false: “making a long speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) offering in mid-speech (c) arguing when declined (d) waiting to be accepted
34. 34.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) define the key words (b) change the topic (c) stay silent (d) complain about it
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
36. 36.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Saanvi interrupted others again and again; Aarav spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Saanvi (c) Aarav
37. 37.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result

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