Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 743 · 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 of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a relevant fact (b) a calm, clear voice (c) a quick real example (d) reading from notes
2. 2.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) repeating the opener (b) leaving early (c) shouting louder (d) a strong, fresh point
3. 3.True or false: “staying on topic” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
6. 6.True or false: “a practical solution” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
10. 10.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a debate rule (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a mistake in reasoning
11. 11.⚖️ 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
12. 12.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
14. 14.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the other side’s view (b) a fresh angle (c) a short summary so far (d) complaining about time
16. 16.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) ignore it (c) argue for minutes (d) give up the speech
17. 17.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
18. 18.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good use of time (b) relevant examples (c) linking with teammates (d) answering opponents
19. 19.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to ask questions (c) to choose motions (d) to judge content
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
21. 21.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
23. 23.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
24. 24.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Vihaan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Arjun went off topic to talk about a film; Aarav laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Aarav (c) Vihaan
25. 25.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.True or false: “shouting over others” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) proposition, opposition (c) no fixed sides (d) members speak freely
32. 32.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
34. 34.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
35. 35.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
36. 36.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
37. 37.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
40. 40.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False

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