Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 351 · 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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
2. 2.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a made-up figure (b) a real-life case (c) complaining about time (d) a long, pointless story
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
5. 5.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
6. 6.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) mentioning key facts (b) blaming others (c) covering both sides (d) a clear last line
7. 7.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
10. 10.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
11. 11.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
15. 15.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
16. 16.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) fixed for and against
18. 18.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
20. 20.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
22. 22.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a practical solution (c) a fresh angle (d) a new example
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
32. 32.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
35. 35.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a guess (c) the city water board (d) a chat forward
36. 36.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
38. 38.True or false: “personal comments” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) making a long speech (c) arguing when declined (d) offering a fair point
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence

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