Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 67 · 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.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Riya invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Ishaan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Aarav argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Riya (c) Aarav
2. 2.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the evaluator (c) both, loudly (d) the idea, not the person
3. 3.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
6. 6.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) quality of points (b) number of turns (c) length of turns
7. 7.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: using names politely? (a) a don’t (b) a do
8. 8.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
10. 10.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
13. 13.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a polite reply (c) a debate rule (d) a strong piece of proof
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to waste time (c) judges can follow you (d) to hide them
16. 16.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) confident posture (d) a clear team plan
17. 17.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
19. 19.True or false: “talking to one person” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a set speaking order (c) members speak freely (d) a motion to argue
21. 21.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Kabir spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Tara only repeated what others had already said; Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Kabir (c) Tara
22. 22.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a quick real example (b) a brief, sharp point (c) starting with “sorry” (d) setting out the scope
24. 24.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the loudest team
25. 25.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
26. 26.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
27. 27.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) sitting in a circle (c) fixed for and against (d) a topic to explore
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
30. 30.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
31. 31.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) confident posture (c) correct facts (d) eye contact
36. 36.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) sitting upright (c) slouching back (d) arms crossed, frowning
37. 37.True or false: “personal comments” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking to one person (b) listening carefully (c) dominating the talk (d) staying silent
39. 39.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope

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