Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 686 · 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: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) bringing something new (b) speaking loudest (c) agreeing with all (d) speaking longest
3. 3.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
5. 5.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Mangoes taste best.
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
9. 9.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the opposition (c) the proposition (d) the judges
10. 10.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.📝 The proposition team scores 255 marks and the opposition team scores 241 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
13. 13.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 23, 30 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
15. 15.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
16. 16.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) mocking their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) adding to their idea
17. 17.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) fancy clothes (c) good arguments (d) the longest speech
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
24. 24.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) strong (d) complete
28. 28.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) asking off-topic things (c) shouting from your seat (d) sitting if declined
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
30. 30.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
31. 31.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Nisha interrupted others again and again; Arjun stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Arjun (c) Nisha
32. 32.True or false: “repeating others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
34. 34.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
35. 35.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) talking over others (b) ignoring others (c) mocking others (d) building on others
37. 37.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) clear reasoning (c) linking with teammates (d) good use of time
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
40. 40.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude

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