Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 609 · 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 speech is 6 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?
2. 2.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) negative (b) positive
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
5. 5.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) just one word (b) about an hour (c) about a minute (d) about ten minutes
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
8. 8.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
9. 9.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
10. 10.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Vihaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Nisha started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Rohan stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Nisha (c) Rohan
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only your own view (b) getting facts wrong (c) naming the main points (d) starting a new debate
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
16. 16.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
20. 20.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) strong (d) proven
21. 21.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “You are wrong, stop talking.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
23. 23.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
25. 25.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) add a new angle (c) claim it first (d) repeat it word for word
26. 26.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: pointing a finger? (a) positive (b) negative
30. 30.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
31. 31.True or false: “interrupting others” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Ananya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Aarav stayed silent for the whole discussion; Rohan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Rohan (c) Aarav
34. 34.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) linking with teammates (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
36. 36.True or false: “talking over others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) so
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping points short (b) staying silent (c) dominating the talk (d) checking your phone
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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