Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 966 · 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: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
2. 2.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) eye contact (c) clear reasoning (d) answering opponents
3. 3.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) a question that helps (c) a real-life case (d) shouting a slogan
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading from notes (b) a brief, sharp point (c) defining the key word (d) a quick real example
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
7. 7.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a mistake in reasoning
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Plants need water.
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
10. 10.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
11. 11.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) funny and short
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
14. 14.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Ananya disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Nisha argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Arjun went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Nisha (c) Ananya
17. 17.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
18. 18.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
21. 21.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the evaluator (c) the idea, not the person (d) both, loudly
22. 22.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
23. 23.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
26. 26.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Vihaan went off topic to talk about a film; Ishaan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Saanvi interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Vihaan (c) Saanvi
27. 27.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
29. 29.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
30. 30.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
32. 32.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a question that helps (c) a practical solution (d) a fact with numbers
33. 33.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
34. 34.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) speak for them (b) ignore them (c) invite them in kindly (d) point at them
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.📝 The proposition team scores 211 marks and the opposition team scores 201 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
37. 37.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
38. 38.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
39. 39.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) never speak first (c) only if well prepared
40. 40.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Riya listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Kabir argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Saanvi stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Riya (c) Saanvi

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