Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 35 · 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: “shouting to be first” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) repeating the last point (c) a practical solution (d) restating the topic
4. 4.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
7. 7.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
9. 9.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) you never play sport (c) I like lunch break (d) play helps us focus
10. 10.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
11. 11.True or false: “inviting a quiet member” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
13. 13.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) relevant and reliable (d) old and vague
14. 14.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
17. 17.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Over and out.”
18. 18.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) about 100
19. 19.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Saanvi disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Ishaan laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Saanvi (c) Ishaan
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) because (d) however
23. 23.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
25. 25.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
26. 26.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a don’t (b) a do
28. 28.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
29. 29.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
30. 30.✋ A speech is 3 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?
31. 31.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
32. 32.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) linking to daily life (c) a brief, sharp point (d) shouting to be first
35. 35.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
36. 36.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) a fresh angle (c) complaining about time (d) “I agree” and no more
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
38. 38.True or false: “shouting a slogan” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) dominating (c) summarising (d) building on
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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