Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 554 · 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.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a short summary so far (b) a fresh angle (c) a fact with numbers (d) a long, pointless story
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dominating the talk (b) arguing for its own sake (c) keeping points short (d) staying silent
4. 4.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Ananya disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Tara spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Ishaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Ishaan (c) Ananya
5. 5.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a motion to argue (c) members speak freely (d) a topic to explore
7. 7.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
8. 8.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
9. 9.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
11. 11.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) although (d) to give an example
14. 14.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the last speaker (d) the audience
15. 15.True or false: “trailing off” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) a frown (c) a reason or example (d) nothing
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) I love flowers (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) you can’t grow plants
20. 20.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
21. 21.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a fact with numbers (b) going off topic (c) a question that helps (d) a practical solution
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being short and clear (b) leaving out one side (c) adding a new point (d) a long repeat of all
23. 23.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) number of turns (c) quality of points
24. 24.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Riya gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Ananya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Tara spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Ananya (c) Riya
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
27. 27.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
31. 31.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
32. 32.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) the judges’ marks
33. 33.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 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) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
35. 35.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a long story first? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
36. 36.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Rohan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Nisha stayed silent for the whole discussion; Riya interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Rohan (c) Riya
37. 37.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Rainy days are fun.

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