Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 243 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the last speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
3. 3.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using names politely (b) speaking up early (c) listening carefully (d) talking to one person
5. 5.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) answers the proposition
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
7. 7.💎 Does this add value to a GD: the other side’s view? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
8. 8.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) leading without bossing (b) repeating others (c) losing your temper (d) saying nothing
9. 9.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
10. 10.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
12. 12.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
14. 14.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “keeping points short” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: going off topic? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
17. 17.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) confident posture (c) clear reasoning (d) a clear, steady voice
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) saying nothing (c) repeating others (d) clear, relevant points
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents
21. 21.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) write it at the venue (c) skip the ending (d) guess on the day
22. 22.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the proposition (d) the audience
23. 23.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
24. 24.📝 The proposition team scores 195 marks and the opposition team scores 182 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
27. 27.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ishaan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Arjun spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Aarav interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Ishaan (c) Arjun
28. 28.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) trust a rumour (c) use a reliable source (d) ask a stranger
29. 29.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
31. 31.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a fresh angle (d) a practical solution
32. 32.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
34. 34.🧾 Good or poor summary: only your own view? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
35. 35.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Homework is dull.
37. 37.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) making a long speech (c) asking a short question (d) offering in minute one
38. 38.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
39. 39.🔎 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
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite

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