Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 469 · 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 word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “important” (c) “stupid” (d) “fair”
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
3. 3.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
5. 5.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) I like football
6. 6.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points against? (a) restate the topic (b) points against
7. 7.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) is always funny
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Whatever.”
12. 12.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
13. 13.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) repeating others (b) saying nothing (c) listening to others (d) talking over others
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
15. 15.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
16. 16.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) it shows you listened (b) to fill time (c) to tease them (d) to confuse them
17. 17.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) offering nonstop (c) mocking the speaker (d) saying “On that point”
18. 18.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Arjun disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Kabir argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Ananya only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Ananya (c) Arjun
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
20. 20.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) negative (b) positive
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) because
22. 22.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
23. 23.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Kolkata is in India.
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) sitting upright (b) looking at the clock (c) pointing a finger (d) slouching back
27. 27.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the evaluator (c) the person, not the idea (d) both, loudly
29. 29.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 34 for content, 37 for style and 86 in all. How many marks for strategy?
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
33. 33.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
35. 35.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or previewing 3 points? (a) stating your side (b) previewing 3 points
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
39. 39.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) close your eyes (c) memorise a speech (d) note 2–3 key points
40. 40.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “you lot” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”

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