Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 821 · 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.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
2. 2.True or false: “starting a new debate” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) listening carefully (c) giving facts for points (d) using names politely
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
6. 6.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are bored (b) you are listening (c) you are sleepy (d) you are leaving
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
8. 8.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “I feel it” (d) “my friend agrees”
9. 9.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
12. 12.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
13. 13.💎 Does this add value to a GD: repeating the last point? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
14. 14.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “however” (b) “ugh” (c) “stupid” (d) “whatever”
15. 15.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
16. 16.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
17. 17.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the last speaker (d) the audience
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the judges (c) the opposition (d) the audience
20. 20.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
22. 22.🚀 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
23. 23.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) positive (b) negative
27. 27.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) talking over others (c) listening to others (d) going off topic
28. 28.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
30. 30.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) you can’t grow plants (d) I love flowers
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) for instance
32. 32.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
33. 33.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
34. 34.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
35. 35.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) arms crossed, frowning (c) sitting upright (d) facing the speaker
36. 36.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the argument (c) the audience (d) the judges
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
38. 38.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) but (c) the reason is (d) however

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