Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 680 · 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: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Vihaan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Aarav interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Vihaan (c) Riya
4. 4.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
7. 7.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
9. 9.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your handwriting (b) how you take part (c) your clothes (d) your height
10. 10.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
12. 12.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) listening to others (c) saying nothing (d) a good summary
13. 13.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
14. 14.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 31 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering in minute one (c) asking a short question (d) offering a fair point
17. 17.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
19. 19.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) is against the motion
20. 20.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) defines the key words
21. 21.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) open hands (b) eye contact with all (c) arms crossed, frowning (d) nodding while listening
23. 23.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking longest (b) agreeing with all (c) speaking loudest (d) bringing something new
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only the first speaker (b) the whole group (c) only your friends (d) only you
26. 26.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in minute one (b) waiting to be accepted (c) shouting from your seat (d) arguing when declined
29. 29.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is for the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) must prove the motion
30. 30.True or false: “using names politely” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
32. 32.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “This House…”
33. 33.🕒 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?
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering in minute one (d) standing up to offer
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
36. 36.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a don’t (b) a do
37. 37.🤝 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
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Plants need water. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) A year has 12 months.
39. 39.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to judge content (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions

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