Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 971 · 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 adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “food is food”
2. 2.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: losing your temper? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
3. 3.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
4. 4.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) quality of points (b) number of turns (c) length of turns
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
6. 6.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
8. 8.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) check your phone (c) close your eyes (d) note 2–3 key points
9. 9.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
10. 10.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) Tuesday (c) twelve (d) best
11. 11.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
12. 12.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “stupid” (d) “however”
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
15. 15.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the judges
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) saying “On that point” (c) standing up to offer (d) offering in mid-speech
18. 18.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) defines the key words
20. 20.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
21. 21.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) keep talking (c) stay standing (d) argue with them
22. 22.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
24. 24.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
26. 26.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
27. 27.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) open hands (c) looking at the clock (d) arms crossed, frowning
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) letting others finish (b) staying silent (c) arguing for its own sake (d) checking your phone
29. 29.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
30. 30.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 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?
31. 31.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Kabir started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Ishaan interrupted others again and again; Ananya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Kabir (c) Ishaan
32. 32.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) summarising (b) adding value (c) building on (d) dominating
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
34. 34.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
35. 35.✋ A speech is 6 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?
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the speaker (d) the person asking
40. 40.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value

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