Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 603 · 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.🕒 A debate slot is 11 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
2. 2.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
6. 6.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
7. 7.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 37, 24 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
8. 8.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a number you found (c) a joke (d) the judges’ marks
11. 11.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Tara invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Kabir went off topic to talk about a film; Saanvi only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Kabir (c) Tara
12. 12.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
14. 14.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) a good summary (c) leading without bossing (d) losing your temper
15. 15.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
18. 18.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
20. 20.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) a question that helps (c) repeating the last point (d) a long, pointless story
21. 21.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) sitting upright (c) slouching back (d) looking at the clock
22. 22.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) clear reasoning (b) eye contact (c) good use of time (d) relevant examples
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) complaining about time (c) restating the topic (d) “I agree” and no more
27. 27.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) thanking the judges (c) a personal attack (d) answering their point
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) a fresh angle (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a short summary so far
29. 29.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) for example
31. 31.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to fill time (c) it shows you listened (d) to confuse them
32. 32.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Riya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Nisha laughed at a classmate’s idea; Vihaan stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Nisha (c) Riya
33. 33.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
35. 35.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) jokes, length, volume (c) dress, height, luck (d) content, style, strategy
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
38. 38.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) how you take part (c) your clothes (d) your handwriting
39. 39.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) a speaker
40. 40.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True

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