Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 486 · 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 linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) such as
2. 2.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
3. 3.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
4. 4.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) giving facts for points (b) letting others finish (c) using names politely (d) arguing for its own sake
5. 5.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
6. 6.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
10. 10.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
14. 14.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
15. 15.True or false: “going off topic” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) clear reasoning (b) eye contact (c) a clear team plan (d) linking with teammates
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
21. 21.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) linking to daily life (c) a short, clear question (d) mumbling the start
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long story first (b) defining the key word (c) setting out the scope (d) a quick real example
24. 24.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
25. 25.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
26. 26.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
29. 29.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) memorise a speech (c) close your eyes (d) note 2–3 key points
30. 30.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the evaluator (b) the person, not the idea (c) both, loudly (d) the idea, not the person
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) a real-life case (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a short summary so far
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
34. 34.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the last speaker
35. 35.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
36. 36.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Kolkata is in India.
39. 39.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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