Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 557 · 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.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Riya disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Arjun stayed silent for the whole discussion; Nisha spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Arjun (c) Nisha
7. 7.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) only your own view (c) adding a new point (d) leaving out one side
8. 8.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) a louder voice (c) a frown (d) nothing
9. 9.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) clear, relevant points (c) leading without bossing (d) saying nothing
11. 11.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a don’t (b) a do
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 12 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
13. 13.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
14. 14.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) good use of time (d) relevant examples
17. 17.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
19. 19.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Ishaan went off topic to talk about a film; Tara spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Aarav built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Tara (c) Aarav
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
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.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Meera built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Riya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Vihaan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Riya (c) Meera
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
27. 27.True or false: “arguing for its own sake” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “stupid” (d) “however”
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) however (c) that is why (d) for example
31. 31.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) mocking their idea (d) adding to their idea
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
33. 33.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) a good summary (b) personal comments (c) bringing in quiet ones (d) clear, relevant points
36. 36.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) facts that back a claim (c) a rhyme (d) a guess
37. 37.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the opposition (c) the proposition (d) the judges
38. 38.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
39. 39.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) losing your temper (c) polite disagreement (d) listening to others

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