Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 862 · 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.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Ishaan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Aarav went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Riya (c) Ishaan
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) going off topic (b) a personal attack (c) a made-up figure (d) a fresh angle
3. 3.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
4. 4.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
5. 5.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 dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.True or false: “losing your temper” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) for example
11. 11.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
12. 12.🕒 A debate slot is 14 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
13. 13.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
14. 14.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) checking your phone (c) interrupting others (d) giving facts for points
16. 16.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) trust a rumour
18. 18.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Riya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Arjun argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Rohan went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Rohan (c) Arjun
19. 19.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a long story first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
20. 20.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a do (b) a don’t
22. 22.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
23. 23.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
24. 24.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “food is food”
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) clear reasoning (c) strong evidence (d) confident posture
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) because (d) on the other hand
29. 29.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
30. 30.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) building on others (b) talking over others (c) ignoring others (d) mocking others
31. 31.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
35. 35.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
36. 36.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the start (c) at the end
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
38. 38.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
39. 39.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a made-up figure (b) a long, pointless story (c) going off topic (d) a fresh angle
40. 40.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True

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