Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 765 · 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 says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
2. 2.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Science is exciting.
4. 4.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
5. 5.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
8. 8.🛡️ 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
9. 9.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) summarising (b) interrupting (c) building on (d) adding value
10. 10.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
11. 11.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
13. 13.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) covering both sides (b) getting facts wrong (c) saying where we agreed (d) mentioning key facts
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
16. 16.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) point it out calmly
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
18. 18.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or where we agreed? (a) points in favour (b) where we agreed
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) good use of time
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) offering nonstop (c) asking off-topic things (d) asking a short question
24. 24.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
25. 25.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) repeating others (b) clear, relevant points (c) leading without bossing (d) listening to others
26. 26.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
27. 27.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) relevant examples (c) a clear team plan (d) clear reasoning
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
29. 29.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 26 and 20. What is the total out of 100?
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
32. 32.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
34. 34.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) personal comments (c) losing your temper (d) talking over others
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
36. 36.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 23, 40 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
39. 39.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: arguing for its own sake? (a) a don’t (b) a do
40. 40.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) losing your temper (c) going off topic (d) leading without bossing

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