Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 912 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
2. 2.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the fastest talker (b) a clear, fair speaker (c) the loudest speaker (d) the silent member
4. 4.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) you can’t grow plants (d) I love flowers
5. 5.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
7. 7.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
8. 8.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) play helps us focus (c) you never play sport (d) sport is popular
9. 9.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⏱️ A 4-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?
11. 11.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) due to (c) that is why (d) although
14. 14.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) covering both sides (b) saying where we agreed (c) a long repeat of all (d) mentioning key facts
15. 15.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) getting facts wrong (b) blaming others (c) starting a new debate (d) staying neutral
17. 17.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the topic statement (c) the timekeeper (d) the last speech
18. 18.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
19. 19.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
21. 21.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
25. 25.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
26. 26.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “blaming others” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🕒 A debate slot is 40 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
29. 29.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
31. 31.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
34. 34.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
35. 35.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
36. 36.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
38. 38.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
39. 39.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition

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