Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 698 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the main points (b) getting facts wrong (c) blaming others (d) only your own view
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
5. 5.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to fill time (c) it shows you listened (d) to confuse them
6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
7. 7.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Plants need water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
8. 8.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) relevant examples (b) answering opponents (c) good use of time (d) confident posture
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) restating the topic (c) a new example (d) a real-life case
11. 11.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
12. 12.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
14. 14.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 21 and 20. What is the total out of 100?
15. 15.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
18. 18.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Chess is boring.
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) staying neutral (c) saying where we agreed (d) a clear last line
21. 21.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
24. 24.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the ceiling (b) at the whole group (c) at the floor (d) only at the evaluator
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
27. 27.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
29. 29.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) you never play sport (c) I like lunch break (d) play helps us focus
30. 30.⭕ In a group discussion, Ishaan speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Ishaan speak in all?
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
32. 32.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) adding to their idea (d) mocking their idea
33. 33.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
34. 34.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Chess is boring.
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear team plan (c) answering opponents (d) good use of time
40. 40.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True

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