Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 312 · 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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
2. 2.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) a guess
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 1 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 1 with proof
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
5. 5.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Arjun only repeated what others had already said; Riya invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Aarav interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Riya (c) Aarav
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) good pace and pauses (c) clear reasoning (d) strong evidence
8. 8.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the evaluator (b) the person, not the idea (c) both, loudly (d) the idea, not the person
9. 9.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 23, 23 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
12. 12.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
14. 14.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
15. 15.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
16. 16.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: a calm face? (a) negative (b) positive
17. 17.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Rainy days are fun.
18. 18.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a long story first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
19. 19.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
23. 23.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
28. 28.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
29. 29.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) standing up to offer (c) asking off-topic things (d) waiting to be accepted
31. 31.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) fancy clothes (c) good arguments (d) the loudest voice
33. 33.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
36. 36.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
38. 38.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
39. 39.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
40. 40.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit

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