Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 669 · 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: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
4. 4.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) I love flowers (d) you can’t grow plants
5. 5.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) may test the definition
6. 6.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “a short, clear question” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
9. 9.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 2 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
12. 12.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) talking over others (c) saying nothing (d) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “setting out the scope” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a don’t (b) a do
17. 17.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) fancy clothes (c) the loudest voice (d) the longest speech
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 2 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 2 with proof
21. 21.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) best (c) twelve (d) metre
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
23. 23.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) never speak first (c) only if well prepared
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick real example (b) a wrong fact (c) repeating the topic (d) starting with “sorry”
25. 25.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
27. 27.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to propose”
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) getting facts wrong (b) leaving out one side (c) staying neutral (d) trailing off
31. 31.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: inviting a quiet member? (a) a don’t (b) a do
33. 33.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the speaker (d) the argument
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) A year has 12 months.
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting over others (b) staying silent (c) keeping points short (d) arguing for its own sake
36. 36.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a new example (b) repeating the last point (c) a question that helps (d) a short summary so far
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
38. 38.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.💎 Does this add value to a GD: the other side’s view? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing

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