Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 236 · 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 fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
3. 3.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
6. 6.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) the city water board (c) an unsigned poster (d) a guess
7. 7.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a short summary so far? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) fixed for and against (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no set order of turns
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) talking before accepted (c) offering in mid-speech (d) making a long speech
11. 11.True or false: “trailing off” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
14. 14.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 25 for content, 31 for style and 68 in all. How many marks for strategy?
15. 15.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) a clear team plan (c) strong evidence (d) answering opponents
16. 16.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) links proof to the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) repeats the claim
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
22. 22.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “checking your phone” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
25. 25.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) blaming others (b) covering both sides (c) trailing off (d) leaving out one side
26. 26.True or false: “a new example” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
29. 29.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to confuse them (b) to tease them (c) it shows you listened (d) to fill time
30. 30.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
32. 32.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) tapping the table (b) nodding while listening (c) arms crossed, frowning (d) slouching back
33. 33.True or false: “restating the topic” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) thanking the judges
39. 39.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence

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