Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 689 · 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?”, Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Saanvi listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Kabir spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Saanvi (c) Kabir
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) setting out the scope (b) defining the key word (c) a joke off the topic (d) a calm, clear voice
3. 3.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
4. 4.🧾 Good or poor summary: only your own view? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
5. 5.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) answering opponents (c) correct facts (d) a clear, steady voice
6. 6.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Kolkata is in India.
7. 7.True or false: “starting a new debate” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the last speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
9. 9.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Kolkata is in India.
11. 11.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a long, pointless story? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) making a long speech (c) sitting if declined (d) asking a short question
13. 13.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the judges (c) the loudest team (d) the audience
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
15. 15.True or false: “inviting a quiet member” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) sitting in a circle (d) no set order of turns
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in minute one (b) offering nonstop (c) arguing when declined (d) offering a fair point
18. 18.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
19. 19.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) at the end (c) in the middle
21. 21.True or false: “listening to others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
23. 23.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) a good summary (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) repeating others (d) listening to others
24. 24.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
27. 27.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) during the main points (c) in the middle minutes
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the main points (b) no new arguments (c) adding a new point (d) being short and clear
29. 29.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) a rude word (c) facts that support it (d) saying it twice
30. 30.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) you never play sport (d) I like lunch break
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
34. 34.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
35. 35.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) saying nothing (c) going off topic (d) listening to others
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
37. 37.Which of these is a GD do? (a) listening carefully (b) arguing for its own sake (c) mocking an idea (d) interrupting others
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
39. 39.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students