Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 887 · 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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
2. 2.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Saanvi started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Arjun interrupted others again and again; Rohan spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Rohan (c) Arjun
3. 3.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) a joke
4. 4.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mumbling the start (b) a relevant fact (c) a joke off the topic (d) shouting to be first
7. 7.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Homework is dull.
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
13. 13.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a short summary so far (b) going off topic (c) a personal attack (d) repeating the last point
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) that is why
16. 16.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) talk the longest (d) stay silent
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
20. 20.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) polite disagreement (b) personal comments (c) leading without bossing (d) clear, relevant points
21. 21.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) may test the definition (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
24. 24.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the ceiling (b) at the whole group (c) at the floor (d) only at the evaluator
25. 25.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Riya interrupted others again and again; Aarav started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Nisha only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Aarav (c) Nisha
26. 26.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) True (b) False
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
32. 32.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
33. 33.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
34. 34.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) a joke off the topic (c) setting out the scope (d) reading from notes
35. 35.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) I love flowers (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) to give an example (d) as a result
37. 37.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
38. 38.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
39. 39.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) mocking others (b) building on others (c) talking over others (d) ignoring others

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