Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 293 · 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.🕒 A debate slot is 33 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
2. 2.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) a rude word (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
4. 4.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Ishaan interrupted others again and again; Saanvi laughed at a classmate’s idea; Riya gave three short, fresh points backed by facts. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Saanvi (c) Riya
5. 5.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the argument
6. 6.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a practical solution (b) repeating the last point (c) shouting a slogan (d) restating the topic
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) a rhyme
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
11. 11.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) that is why (d) although
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a don’t (b) a do
19. 19.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) choosing the winner (b) guiding the group fairly (c) speaking the most (d) bossing everyone
20. 20.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) dress, height, luck (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
26. 26.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Aarav went off topic to talk about a film; Riya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Saanvi listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Aarav (c) Riya
28. 28.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
29. 29.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
30. 30.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear team plan (c) a clear, steady voice (d) correct facts
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
32. 32.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
34. 34.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
35. 35.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Nisha spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Tara started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Vihaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Vihaan (c) Tara
36. 36.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
38. 38.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 100 (c) just 1 (d) about 50
39. 39.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “going off topic” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True

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