Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 290 · 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 kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
2. 2.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Saanvi disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Meera argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Tara stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Saanvi (c) Tara
4. 4.💬 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
5. 5.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
6. 6.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) make it bigger (c) round it to 100 (d) check where it came from
7. 7.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
8. 8.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to fill time (c) to confuse them (d) it shows you listened
9. 9.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) never speak first (c) only if well prepared
10. 10.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
13. 13.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
14. 14.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
15. 15.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
16. 16.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
17. 17.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) sitting if declined (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) shouting from your seat
19. 19.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) thanking the judges (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack
20. 20.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
22. 22.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
23. 23.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
25. 25.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a motion to argue (b) no fixed sides (c) members speak freely (d) no set order of turns
27. 27.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
29. 29.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 34 for content, 33 for style and 82 in all. How many marks for strategy?
30. 30.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
31. 31.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
34. 34.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
35. 35.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
36. 36.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) saying nothing (c) a good summary (d) repeating others
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
40. 40.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True

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