Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 739 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) nothing (b) a louder voice (c) a frown (d) a reason or example
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
5. 5.✋ A speech is 6 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?
6. 6.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
7. 7.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
9. 9.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
10. 10.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
12. 12.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) positive (b) negative
13. 13.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
18. 18.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
20. 20.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
21. 21.📝 The proposition team scores 209 marks and the opposition team scores 210 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
22. 22.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
23. 23.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “mumbling the start” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a do (b) a don’t
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting others (b) listening carefully (c) speaking up early (d) inviting a quiet member
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a calm, clear voice? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
28. 28.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
29. 29.True or false: “defining the key word” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking an idea (b) speaking up early (c) giving facts for points (d) listening carefully
31. 31.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
35. 35.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
38. 38.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
40. 40.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?

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