Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 336 · 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.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
2. 2.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “interesting” (d) “stupid”
4. 4.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) answers the proposition (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
8. 8.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) ignore the judges
9. 9.✋ A speech is 7 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
10. 10.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
12. 12.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
13. 13.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) note 2–3 key points (c) close your eyes (d) memorise a speech
14. 14.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) bringing something new (b) agreeing with all (c) speaking longest (d) speaking loudest
15. 15.Which of these is a GD do? (a) arguing for its own sake (b) interrupting others (c) keeping points short (d) staying silent
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
17. 17.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
19. 19.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) define the key words (b) change the topic (c) complain about it (d) stay silent
20. 20.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a do (b) a don’t
21. 21.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
24. 24.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the end (b) at the start (c) in the middle
25. 25.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) add a new angle (b) stay quiet forever (c) repeat it word for word (d) claim it first
26. 26.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
29. 29.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) talking before accepted (c) sitting if declined (d) waiting to be accepted
33. 33.True or false: “dominating the talk” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
36. 36.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “ugh” (c) “however” (d) “whatever”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) asking off-topic things (c) saying “On that point” (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
39. 39.True or false: “talking over others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕒 A debate slot is 42 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?

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