Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 789 · 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.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
3. 3.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) no set order of turns (c) judges pick a winner (d) proposition, opposition
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
7. 7.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof
9. 9.✋ 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?
10. 10.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) a calm face (c) pointing a finger (d) open hands
11. 11.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) speaks first
12. 12.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
16. 16.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) negative (b) positive
17. 17.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Riya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Kabir stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ananya laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Riya (c) Ananya
18. 18.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) saying where we agreed (b) being short and clear (c) naming the main points (d) blaming others
19. 19.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) False (b) True
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
24. 24.✋ A speech is 3 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?
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) reading from notes (c) a short, clear question (d) a quick real example
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
27. 27.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
29. 29.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
30. 30.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) speaking the most (b) bossing everyone (c) guiding the group fairly (d) choosing the winner
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “important” (c) “fair” (d) “stupid”
34. 34.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) gardens are pretty
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) but (c) such as (d) on the other hand
36. 36.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
38. 38.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True

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