Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 745 · 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.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
6. 6.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only you (b) the whole group (c) only the first speaker (d) only your friends
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) answers the proposition (c) is against the motion (d) defines the key words
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
9. 9.Which of these is a GD do? (a) interrupting others (b) arguing for its own sake (c) keeping points short (d) talking to one person
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.🧾 Good or poor summary: starting a new debate? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
12. 12.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
14. 14.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) a reason or example (c) a frown (d) nothing
15. 15.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
17. 17.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) but (d) because
19. 19.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) a joke off the topic (c) a quick real example (d) starting with “sorry”
20. 20.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) no new arguments (b) mentioning key facts (c) only your own view (d) being short and clear
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
23. 23.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) bringing something new (b) speaking longest (c) agreeing with all (d) speaking loudest
25. 25.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) a strong, fresh point (c) shouting louder (d) repeating the opener
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
30. 30.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
31. 31.True or false: “a calm, clear voice” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
33. 33.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill
35. 35.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) gardens are pretty (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) you can’t grow plants
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) for instance (d) such as
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Plants need water. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
40. 40.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True

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