Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 732 · 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 is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) this is because
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick real example (b) reading from notes (c) a joke off the topic (d) repeating the topic
4. 4.⚖️ 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
5. 5.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) going off topic (c) saying nothing (d) bringing in quiet ones
6. 6.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) sport is popular (c) I like lunch break (d) play helps us focus
7. 7.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) change the topic
8. 8.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the speaker
9. 9.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: mumbling the start? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
10. 10.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) only if well prepared (b) always, at any cost (c) never speak first
11. 11.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are listening (b) you are leaving (c) you are sleepy (d) you are bored
13. 13.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the timekeeper (c) the loudest team (d) the audience
14. 14.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
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
16. 16.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) point of interest (c) piece of idea (d) pause of input
19. 19.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
22. 22.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) due to
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) for instance (d) however
28. 28.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
29. 29.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “mentioning key facts” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
32. 32.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
35. 35.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) repeating the opener (b) shouting louder (c) leaving early (d) a strong, fresh point
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
37. 37.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Saanvi gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Tara stayed silent for the whole discussion; Meera only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Meera (c) Saanvi
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
39. 39.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Nisha listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Riya only repeated what others had already said; Kabir spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Nisha (c) Kabir
40. 40.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False

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