Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 513 · 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) adding to their idea (b) ignoring their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) mocking their idea
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
4. 4.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) number of turns (b) quality of points (c) length of turns
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
6. 6.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) letting others finish (c) keeping points short (d) dominating the talk
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
8. 8.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) the other side’s view (b) a real-life case (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a short summary so far
9. 9.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) a hidden answer (c) no clear meaning (d) one right answer
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) may test the definition
11. 11.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) a brief, sharp point (c) linking to daily life (d) repeating the topic
12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 3 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
14. 14.🤝 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
15. 15.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
19. 19.True or false: “bringing in quiet ones” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) a rhyme
22. 22.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
24. 24.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
25. 25.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
28. 28.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) answers the proposition (d) defines the key words
31. 31.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) gardens are pretty (d) you can’t grow plants
32. 32.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) you never play sport
35. 35.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
39. 39.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a strong piece of proof
40. 40.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True

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