Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 750 · 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.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Saanvi started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Vihaan interrupted others again and again; Rohan stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Rohan (c) Saanvi
2. 2.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Science is exciting.
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
7. 7.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
8. 8.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
9. 9.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) listening carefully (b) keeping points short (c) staying silent (d) inviting a quiet member
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear, steady voice (c) relevant examples (d) correct facts
12. 12.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are sleepy (c) you are listening (d) you are bored
14. 14.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) speaking longest (c) bringing something new (d) speaking loudest
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
16. 16.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
17. 17.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “however” (d) “stupid”
18. 18.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
19. 19.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
20. 20.Which of these is a GD do? (a) shouting over others (b) staying silent (c) interrupting others (d) staying on topic
21. 21.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
25. 25.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
26. 26.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
29. 29.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) good pace and pauses (c) strong evidence (d) a clear, steady voice
34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
35. 35.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) keep talking (b) sit down politely (c) argue with them (d) stay standing
36. 36.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) can be checked (c) is a guess (d) is always funny
40. 40.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False

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