Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 964 · 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, Vihaan speaks 2 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Vihaan speak in all?
2. 2.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
6. 6.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or points against? (a) points in favour (b) points against
7. 7.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a long story first? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
8. 8.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
10. 10.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
13. 13.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a measured result (d) a proven number
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
18. 18.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) start a new point (c) speak faster (d) ignore it
19. 19.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
20. 20.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
21. 21.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) pause of input (c) point of interest (d) point of information
22. 22.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 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) building on a point (c) being rude
24. 24.True or false: “a good summary” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) homework is boring (c) you are a show-off (d) we can practise in class
26. 26.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) change the topic (c) laugh at them (d) state their point fairly
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
28. 28.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
29. 29.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
30. 30.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a do (b) a don’t
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
33. 33.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) leaving out one side (b) blaming others (c) staying neutral (d) a long repeat of all
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
36. 36.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
37. 37.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) links proof to the claim (c) repeats the claim (d) ends the debate
38. 38.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite

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