Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 442 · 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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
2. 2.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) repeating the topic (c) defining the key word (d) mumbling the start
3. 3.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) shouting louder (c) a strong, fresh point (d) repeating the opener
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a motion to argue (d) members speak freely
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
6. 6.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) mentioning key facts (b) adding a new point (c) trailing off (d) only your own view
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) leaving out one side (c) a clear last line (d) no new arguments
10. 10.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
12. 12.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: interrupting others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
13. 13.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 23 for style and 56 in all. How many marks for strategy?
19. 19.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) teachers check homework (c) practice needs homework
21. 21.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
23. 23.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
25. 25.🛡️ 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
26. 26.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) gardens are pretty (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) you can’t grow plants
27. 27.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
28. 28.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
31. 31.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the fastest talker (c) a clear, fair speaker (d) the silent member
32. 32.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) however
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a real-life case (b) a fresh angle (c) a question that helps (d) repeating the last point
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
36. 36.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) “I like food” (c) a count of wasted plates
37. 37.True or false: “making a long speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) never speak first (c) only if well prepared
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
40. 40.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “hey, you there”

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