Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 514 · 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 group discussion has 10 members and lasts 30 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
2. 2.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
6. 6.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the proposition (d) the audience
8. 8.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) linking with teammates (c) correct facts (d) eye contact
9. 9.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) complaining about time (c) shouting a slogan (d) a practical solution
10. 10.True or false: “a new example” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a motion to argue (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
13. 13.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Aarav stayed silent for the whole discussion; Meera invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Saanvi argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Saanvi (c) Meera
14. 14.Which of these is a GD do? (a) interrupting others (b) dominating the talk (c) giving facts for points (d) talking to one person
15. 15.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) talking over others (c) listening to others (d) going off topic
16. 16.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
17. 17.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
19. 19.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
20. 20.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) getting facts wrong (b) blaming others (c) covering both sides (d) starting a new debate
21. 21.✋ A speech is 3 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?
22. 22.True or false: “trailing off” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
24. 24.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) defeat the others (c) explore a topic together (d) talk the longest
26. 26.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
27. 27.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a polite reply (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: nodding while listening? (a) positive (b) negative
32. 32.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Vihaan interrupted others again and again; Kabir gave three short, fresh points backed by facts. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Kabir (c) Vihaan
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
34. 34.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 27 for content, 29 for style and 69 in all. How many marks for strategy?
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
36. 36.True or false: “talking over others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) offering in mid-speech (c) offering a fair point (d) sitting if declined
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
40. 40.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 29, 38 and 20. What is the total out of 100?

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