Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 9 · 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 GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
2. 2.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
5. 5.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
7. 7.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
8. 8.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) building on others (b) ignoring others (c) mocking others (d) talking over others
9. 9.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) may test the definition
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
11. 11.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) start shouting (c) greet judges, opponents (d) tell a long joke
12. 12.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the idea, not the person (c) both, loudly (d) the evaluator
13. 13.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
15. 15.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
17. 17.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are bored (b) you are sleepy (c) you are listening (d) you are leaving
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
21. 21.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) how you take part (b) your clothes (c) your height (d) your handwriting
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
24. 24.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Rohan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Kabir argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Riya (c) Kabir
25. 25.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) a good summary (c) polite disagreement (d) saying nothing
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
30. 30.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) but (c) so (d) as a result
32. 32.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
33. 33.🛡️ 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
34. 34.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
36. 36.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
38. 38.📝 The proposition team scores 185 marks and the opposition team scores 180 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
39. 39.🏗️ 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
40. 40.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True

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