Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 480 · 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.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
2. 2.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
4. 4.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) thanking the judges (c) repeating your point (d) a personal attack
5. 5.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) speaks first (c) may test the definition (d) answers the proposition
7. 7.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
9. 9.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) defines the key words
10. 10.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) offering a fair point (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) saying “On that point”
12. 12.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
14. 14.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
16. 16.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
17. 17.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) I love flowers (c) you can’t grow plants (d) seeds cost under ₹500
18. 18.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
25. 25.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) proposition, opposition (c) no set order of turns (d) no fixed sides
27. 27.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) letting others finish (b) staying on topic (c) talking to one person (d) listening carefully
29. 29.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the judges (c) the speaker (d) the audience
30. 30.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
32. 32.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
34. 34.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the evaluator (c) the person, not the idea (d) the idea, not the person
35. 35.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) nothing (b) a reason or example (c) a louder voice (d) a frown
37. 37.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) offering nonstop (c) standing up to offer (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
39. 39.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “important” (c) “fair” (d) “stupid”
40. 40.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Nisha built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Meera only repeated what others had already said; Kabir interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Nisha (c) Kabir

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