Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 302 · 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.🚀 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
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Rohan went off topic to talk about a film; Ananya listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Ananya (c) Rohan
4. 4.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it wastes time (d) it is not allowed
5. 5.True or false: “a good summary” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
8. 8.True or false: “leading without bossing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
10. 10.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
11. 11.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) no fixed sides (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
13. 13.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or previewing 3 points? (a) a short summary (b) previewing 3 points
16. 16.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Ananya invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Ishaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Kabir spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Kabir (c) Ishaan
18. 18.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) because
20. 20.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) blaming others (c) no new arguments (d) only your own view
21. 21.True or false: “listening to others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Everyone, be quiet and listen to me!” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
23. 23.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) arguing when declined (d) saying “On that point”
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
25. 25.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A year has 12 months.
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a personal attack (b) a short summary so far (c) a real-life case (d) a fresh angle
29. 29.True or false: “talking over others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
31. 31.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to judge content (c) to choose motions (d) to keep speeches fair
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) speaking up early (c) interrupting others (d) checking your phone
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading from notes (b) mumbling the start (c) a long story first (d) a calm, clear voice
35. 35.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the person asking (d) the speaker
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
39. 39.True or false: “mentioning key facts” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) a clear team plan (c) relevant examples (d) a clear, steady voice

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