Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 8 · 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.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
2. 2.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Ananya invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Aarav went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Ananya (c) Aarav
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Plants need water.
4. 4.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) guiding the group fairly (b) speaking the most (c) choosing the winner (d) bossing everyone
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
6. 6.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) negative (b) positive
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
8. 8.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
9. 9.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a fact with numbers (c) a question that helps (d) a practical solution
12. 12.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) clear reasoning (b) confident posture (c) linking with teammates (d) eye contact
13. 13.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) letting others finish (c) shouting over others (d) dominating the talk
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
16. 16.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) point at them (b) ignore them (c) speak for them (d) invite them in kindly
17. 17.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) so
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
22. 22.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
23. 23.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “food is food”
24. 24.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
25. 25.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
26. 26.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) at the end (c) in the middle
27. 27.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) both, loudly (c) the evaluator (d) the person, not the idea
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mentioning key facts (b) leaving out one side (c) starting a new debate (d) only your own view
32. 32.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Saanvi listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Vihaan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Rohan only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Rohan (c) Saanvi
34. 34.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
37. 37.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) I love flowers (d) you can’t grow plants
38. 38.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) impolite (b) polite

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