Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 637 · 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 fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
4. 4.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
5. 5.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) state their point fairly (c) change the topic (d) laugh at them
6. 6.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) argue for minutes (c) ignore it (d) give up the speech
7. 7.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
8. 8.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
13. 13.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
15. 15.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to judge content
17. 17.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
19. 19.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
20. 20.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the whole group (b) at the ceiling (c) only at the evaluator (d) at the floor
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
23. 23.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) insult the motion (c) greet judges, opponents (d) tell a long joke
24. 24.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Vihaan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Kabir gave three short, fresh points backed by facts. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Kabir (c) Tara
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
26. 26.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
27. 27.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
29. 29.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) pointing a finger (c) eye contact with all (d) tapping the table
30. 30.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
31. 31.Which of these is a GD do? (a) staying on topic (b) interrupting others (c) mocking an idea (d) talking to one person
32. 32.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) keep talking (b) sit down politely (c) argue with them (d) stay standing
34. 34.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
35. 35.🧾 Good or poor summary: adding a new point? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) as a result (c) but (d) however
37. 37.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
38. 38.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion

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