Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 589 · 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: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or where we agreed? (a) points in favour (b) where we agreed
6. 6.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) linking to daily life (b) a relevant fact (c) a joke off the topic (d) defining the key word
10. 10.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
14. 14.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
16. 16.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
17. 17.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) mocking the speaker (c) offering nonstop (d) shouting from your seat
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
19. 19.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
22. 22.✋ A speech is 8 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?
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) a calm face (c) looking at the clock (d) pointing a finger
25. 25.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
27. 27.✋ A speech is 4 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?
28. 28.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) a calm face (b) open hands (c) looking at the clock (d) sitting upright
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
31. 31.True or false: “a made-up figure” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 2 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 2 with proof
34. 34.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
35. 35.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) thanking the judges
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) the reason is
38. 38.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) speaking longest (c) speaking loudest (d) bringing something new
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) speaking up early (c) dominating the talk (d) interrupting others
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person

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