Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 537 · 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) repeating your own idea (c) ignoring their idea (d) mocking their idea
2. 2.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking up early (b) inviting a quiet member (c) staying on topic (d) checking your phone
6. 6.True or false: “saying nothing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
9. 9.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
10. 10.🧾 Good or poor summary: a clear last line? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
11. 11.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) talking over others (b) mocking others (c) building on others (d) ignoring others
13. 13.True or false: “a calm, clear voice” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) making a long speech (c) waiting to be accepted (d) asking off-topic things
16. 16.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a short summary so far? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
17. 17.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) answering opponents (c) linking with teammates (d) relevant examples
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) is for the motion
23. 23.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the proposition
24. 24.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
30. 30.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) point it out calmly (d) shout at them
31. 31.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short summary so far (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a long, pointless story (d) a made-up figure
33. 33.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or points against? (a) points in favour (b) points against
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
36. 36.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
37. 37.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “bringing in quiet ones” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) good use of time (c) linking with teammates (d) clear reasoning
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning

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