Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 44 · 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.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Mangoes taste best.
2. 2.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) best (d) twelve
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) relevant examples (d) a clear, steady voice
4. 4.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “stupid” (c) “interesting” (d) “important”
5. 5.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
6. 6.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a polite reply (c) a debate rule (d) a strong piece of proof
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear team plan (c) a clear, steady voice (d) clear reasoning
9. 9.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ananya disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Rohan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Tara spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Tara (c) Ananya
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
11. 11.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) starting with “sorry” (c) mumbling the start (d) a joke off the topic
12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
13. 13.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
15. 15.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the last point (b) going off topic (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a short summary so far
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) however
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
21. 21.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) a fact with numbers (c) restating the topic (d) a fresh angle
27. 27.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) about 100
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) listening carefully (c) keeping points short (d) speaking up early
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) time with grandparents (c) kids need a long rest
31. 31.True or false: “a question that helps” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
33. 33.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: repeating the topic? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
35. 35.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🕒 A debate slot is 24 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
37. 37.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
39. 39.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
40. 40.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”

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