Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 324 · 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.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) add a new angle (b) stay quiet forever (c) claim it first (d) repeat it word for word
2. 2.🤝 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) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
3. 3.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) nothing (b) a frown (c) a louder voice (d) a reason or example
4. 4.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using names politely (b) staying on topic (c) letting others finish (d) dominating the talk
6. 6.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
10. 10.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
14. 14.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) a speaker (d) the timekeeper
15. 15.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
18. 18.True or false: “mocking an idea” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) so (d) therefore
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
22. 22.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
23. 23.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a personal attack (b) a long, pointless story (c) a made-up figure (d) linking two ideas
24. 24.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering in minute one (c) saying “On that point” (d) making a long speech
25. 25.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) state their point fairly (c) raise your voice (d) laugh at them
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) short and balanced (b) new and surprising (c) long and one-sided
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
36. 36.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
39. 39.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the silent member (c) a clear, fair speaker (d) the fastest talker
40. 40.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: using names politely? (a) a do (b) a don’t

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