Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 901 · 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: the other side’s view? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or where we agreed? (a) points in favour (b) where we agreed
6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
7. 7.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) number of turns (b) length of turns (c) quality of points
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) kids need a long rest (c) time with grandparents
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) members speak freely (c) sitting in a circle (d) no set order of turns
12. 12.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) positive (b) negative
13. 13.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
14. 14.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
15. 15.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) reaching shared ideas (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long repeat of all (b) being short and clear (c) staying neutral (d) no new arguments
17. 17.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) leading without bossing (c) a good summary (d) losing your temper
18. 18.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
19. 19.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
20. 20.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) gardens are pretty (c) you can’t grow plants (d) seeds cost under ₹500
21. 21.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
22. 22.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) saying nothing (c) personal comments (d) leading without bossing
23. 23.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
24. 24.True or false: “listening to others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) add a new angle (c) claim it first (d) repeat it word for word
26. 26.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
28. 28.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
32. 32.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
33. 33.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) correct facts (c) a clear team plan (d) answering opponents
35. 35.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
36. 36.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) eye contact
40. 40.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit

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