Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 415 · 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 “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
2. 2.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) a new example (c) a personal attack (d) “I agree” and no more
3. 3.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) repeat it word for word (b) claim it first (c) stay quiet forever (d) add a new angle
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
5. 5.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is against the motion
8. 8.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Ananya went off topic to talk about a film; Rohan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Kabir laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Ananya (c) Rohan
9. 9.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
10. 10.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 23, 34 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, clear question (b) setting out the scope (c) a long story first (d) a relevant fact
14. 14.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the evaluator (c) both, loudly (d) the person, not the idea
15. 15.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) a new example (c) the other side’s view (d) going off topic
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
17. 17.🏗️ 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
18. 18.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of interest (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
20. 20.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) you never play sport (c) play helps us focus (d) sport is popular
22. 22.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
24. 24.🧾 Good or poor summary: a clear last line? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
26. 26.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) slouching back (c) looking at the clock (d) eye contact with all
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) is against the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) defines the key words
28. 28.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
30. 30.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Aarav interrupted others again and again; Riya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Vihaan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Vihaan (c) Aarav
32. 32.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) a strong, fresh point (c) shouting louder (d) repeating the opener
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
34. 34.⏱️ 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?
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
36. 36.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
37. 37.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
38. 38.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim

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