Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 527 · 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.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the silent member (c) a clear, fair speaker (d) the fastest talker
2. 2.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the opposition
5. 5.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
6. 6.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) complain about it (b) stay silent (c) change the topic (d) define the key words
9. 9.True or false: “a calm, clear voice” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) talking to one person (b) inviting a quiet member (c) giving facts for points (d) keeping points short
11. 11.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a wrong fact? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Plants need water.
13. 13.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
17. 17.🕒 A debate slot is 43 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
19. 19.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Tara spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Riya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Kabir disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Tara (c) Kabir
20. 20.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 50 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 2 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 2 with proof
24. 24.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
26. 26.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Rohan went off topic to talk about a film; Saanvi gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Meera interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Saanvi (c) Rohan
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
28. 28.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
29. 29.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧾 Good or poor summary: mentioning key facts? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
31. 31.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) guess on the day (c) write it at the venue (d) skip the ending
32. 32.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Ananya speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ananya speak in all?
34. 34.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “staying neutral” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
37. 37.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
38. 38.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are listening (b) you are bored (c) you are leaving (d) you are sleepy
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) fixed for and against

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