Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 504 · 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.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) the judges’ marks
2. 2.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Ishaan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Rohan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Ananya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Rohan (c) Ishaan
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) for example (d) such as
4. 4.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
5. 5.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
6. 6.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 is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a long, pointless story (c) shouting a slogan (d) “I agree” and no more
9. 9.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the evaluator (c) both, loudly (d) the person, not the idea
10. 10.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) never speak first (b) only if well prepared (c) always, at any cost
11. 11.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) standing up to offer (c) talking before accepted (d) waiting to be accepted
13. 13.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) change the topic
14. 14.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
15. 15.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
16. 16.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) only your own view (c) mentioning key facts (d) a long repeat of all
18. 18.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
21. 21.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) linking two ideas (b) going off topic (c) a question that helps (d) a practical solution
22. 22.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) dress, height, luck (c) speed, size, shouting (d) jokes, length, volume
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 1 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
25. 25.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) saying where we agreed (b) staying neutral (c) blaming others (d) mentioning key facts
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) due to
29. 29.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Saanvi built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Rohan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Vihaan laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Saanvi (c) Vihaan
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) using names politely (c) speaking up early (d) mocking an idea
31. 31.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
32. 32.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in minute one (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking a short question (d) shouting from your seat
36. 36.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
39. 39.✋ A speech is 8 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
40. 40.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True

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