Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 235 · 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: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
4. 4.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I see it a little differently, because…” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) a new example (c) restating the topic (d) a personal attack
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ 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
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) repeat it word for word (b) add a new angle (c) claim it first (d) stay quiet forever
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) strong evidence (c) correct facts (d) clear reasoning
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
15. 15.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) going off topic (c) polite disagreement (d) saying nothing
16. 16.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) personal comments (c) a good summary (d) losing your temper
17. 17.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) nothing (c) a louder voice (d) a reason or example
18. 18.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) laugh at them (c) state their point fairly (d) change the topic
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
20. 20.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
21. 21.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) although (d) due to
23. 23.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) I love flowers (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
24. 24.Which of these is a GD do? (a) arguing for its own sake (b) shouting over others (c) keeping points short (d) interrupting others
25. 25.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: a calm face? (a) negative (b) positive
26. 26.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
27. 27.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Nisha stayed silent for the whole discussion; Arjun spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Vihaan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Arjun (c) Vihaan
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
29. 29.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
30. 30.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
32. 32.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering nonstop (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) talking before accepted
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Saanvi went off topic to talk about a film; Tara stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ishaan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Ishaan (c) Saanvi
34. 34.🧾 Good or poor summary: mentioning key facts? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
35. 35.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
36. 36.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) leading without bossing (c) bringing in quiet ones (d) clear, relevant points
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
40. 40.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example

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