Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 709 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
4. 4.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) positive (b) negative
8. 8.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
10. 10.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 50 (b) just 1 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
11. 11.📝 The proposition team scores 199 marks and the opposition team scores 201 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
12. 12.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: giving facts for points? (a) a do (b) a don’t
14. 14.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 37 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the argument (c) the judges (d) the audience
17. 17.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
18. 18.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: using names politely? (a) a do (b) a don’t
22. 22.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) speed, size, shouting (c) dress, height, luck (d) content, style, strategy
23. 23.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) building on others (b) mocking others (c) talking over others (d) ignoring others
25. 25.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) linking with teammates (c) a clear, steady voice (d) clear reasoning
26. 26.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a strong piece of proof
28. 28.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
29. 29.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) no new arguments (c) being short and clear (d) naming the main points
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
32. 32.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
34. 34.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite
35. 35.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a don’t (b) a do

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