Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 509 · 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 does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) mocking their idea (c) adding to their idea (d) ignoring their idea
2. 2.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) number of turns (b) length of turns (c) quality of points
3. 3.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) only your own view (c) naming the main points (d) saying where we agreed
5. 5.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) staying on topic (c) listening carefully (d) arguing for its own sake
6. 6.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
11. 11.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Arjun gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Ishaan went off topic to talk about a film; Nisha interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Ishaan (c) Arjun
12. 12.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a long, pointless story? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
16. 16.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
19. 19.🕒 A debate slot is 49 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
20. 20.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the loudest team (c) the audience (d) the judges
23. 23.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) correct facts (d) good use of time
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
25. 25.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Arjun interrupted others again and again; Ananya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Tara invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Ananya (c) Tara
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) because
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) staying on topic (b) keeping points short (c) speaking up early (d) dominating the talk
29. 29.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
30. 30.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
33. 33.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
34. 34.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) to confuse them (c) it shows you listened (d) to tease them
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
36. 36.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) answering their point (c) a personal attack (d) repeating your point
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence

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