Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 730 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
2. 2.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 26 for content, 22 for style and 67 in all. How many marks for strategy?
3. 3.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) saying “On that point” (c) mocking the speaker (d) asking off-topic things
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) complaining about time (c) a personal attack (d) shouting a slogan
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
8. 8.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 3 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
10. 10.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
11. 11.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) nothing (b) a reason or example (c) a louder voice (d) a frown
12. 12.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) because (d) for example
14. 14.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
15. 15.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
18. 18.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
19. 19.True or false: “saying nothing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
21. 21.True or false: “a good summary” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
24. 24.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) metre
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the main points (b) starting a new debate (c) mentioning key facts (d) a clear last line
26. 26.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
27. 27.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) fancy clothes (c) good arguments (d) the longest speech
28. 28.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 40 for content, 32 for style and 88 in all. How many marks for strategy?
29. 29.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
30. 30.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
33. 33.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
34. 34.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
35. 35.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Nisha went off topic to talk about a film; Vihaan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Meera spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Nisha (c) Vihaan
36. 36.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) can be checked (d) is always funny
37. 37.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) negative (b) positive
38. 38.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) a topic to explore (d) no set order of turns
40. 40.True or false: “a good summary” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False

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