Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 834 · 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.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
3. 3.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
6. 6.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) strong (d) complete
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) defining the key word (c) a wrong fact (d) a calm, clear voice
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
11. 11.True or false: “blaming others” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) however (d) because
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) this is because
15. 15.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: mumbling the start? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
17. 17.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
18. 18.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
20. 20.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
23. 23.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
25. 25.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) a long story first (c) a brief, sharp point (d) a wrong fact
26. 26.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
29. 29.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) shouting a slogan (b) restating the topic (c) a real-life case (d) “I agree” and no more
30. 30.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) slouching back (c) nodding while listening (d) arms crossed, frowning
33. 33.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
35. 35.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “offering a fair point” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
40. 40.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True

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