Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 71 · 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 “How can our school waste less food?”, Saanvi invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Aarav went off topic to talk about a film; Tara stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Tara (c) Saanvi
2. 2.True or false: “a fact with numbers” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
4. 4.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) the other side’s view (b) a fresh angle (c) a new example (d) repeating the last point
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
6. 6.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a calm, clear voice? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
7. 7.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) an unsigned poster
8. 8.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
9. 9.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Rohan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Saanvi built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Rohan (c) Saanvi
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
11. 11.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a don’t (b) a do
12. 12.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the floor (b) at the ceiling (c) only at the evaluator (d) at the whole group
13. 13.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
19. 19.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
20. 20.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) a strong, fresh point (b) repeating the opener (c) leaving early (d) shouting louder
22. 22.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) about 50 (c) just 1 (d) about 100
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) kids need a long rest (c) time with grandparents
24. 24.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
26. 26.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.📝 The proposition team scores 255 marks and the opposition team scores 251 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) therefore (d) that is why
29. 29.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
30. 30.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for example
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) must prove the motion
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) so
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
35. 35.True or false: “repeating others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
37. 37.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a long, pointless story? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
40. 40.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) pause of input (c) point of interest (d) piece of idea

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