Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 446 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
2. 2.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
5. 5.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Rohan invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Ananya went off topic to talk about a film; Kabir stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Ananya (c) Rohan
7. 7.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
10. 10.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Meera built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Kabir spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Vihaan laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Kabir (c) Meera
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a topic to explore (c) sitting in a circle (d) fixed for and against
12. 12.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) repeating others (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) a good summary (d) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “dominating the talk” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
16. 16.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) homework is boring (c) I like football (d) we can practise in class
18. 18.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof
20. 20.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they can lose marks (c) they win (d) nothing at all
22. 22.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the person asking (c) the audience (d) the speaker
23. 23.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
25. 25.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the evaluator (b) the idea, not the person (c) the person, not the idea (d) both, loudly
26. 26.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
28. 28.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 8 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
30. 30.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) define the key words (c) complain about it (d) stay silent
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a set speaking order (c) a topic to explore (d) judges pick a winner
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
33. 33.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) ignore it (c) speak faster (d) finish your sentence
34. 34.🕒 A debate slot is 33 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
35. 35.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
38. 38.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “those people”
39. 39.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False

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