Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 335 · 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.True or false: “listening carefully” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dominating the talk (b) staying silent (c) letting others finish (d) mocking an idea
4. 4.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Rainy days are fun.
5. 5.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Aarav argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Meera listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Ishaan stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Aarav (c) Meera
7. 7.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) make it bigger (c) hide the source (d) check where it came from
8. 8.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or restate the topic? (a) where we agreed (b) restate the topic
9. 9.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) shouting a slogan (b) restating the topic (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a new example
10. 10.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) links proof to the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) ends the debate
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
12. 12.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no fixed sides (c) members speak freely (d) a set speaking order
14. 14.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) leaving out one side (b) starting a new debate (c) trailing off (d) staying neutral
15. 15.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a long story first (c) a joke off the topic (d) a calm, clear voice
16. 16.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) mumbling the start (b) linking to daily life (c) a joke off the topic (d) shouting to be first
18. 18.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) back to back (d) in rows facing a stage
19. 19.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
20. 20.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a wrong fact (c) linking to daily life (d) a short, clear question
22. 22.🎤 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?
23. 23.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) building on (c) summarising (d) dominating
24. 24.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) complaining about time (c) linking two ideas (d) going off topic
29. 29.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
30. 30.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
31. 31.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
33. 33.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.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) True (b) False
35. 35.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only the first speaker (b) the whole group (c) only your friends (d) only you
36. 36.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your clothes (b) your handwriting (c) your height (d) how you take part
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Mangoes taste best.

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