Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 974 · 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.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) shouting louder (c) a strong, fresh point (d) repeating the opener
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) hide the source (c) make it bigger (d) round it to 100
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) thanking the judges (c) a personal attack (d) answering their point
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) due to
9. 9.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
10. 10.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
13. 13.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: reading from notes? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “setting out the scope” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
19. 19.True or false: “a good summary” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to confuse them (b) to fill time (c) it shows you listened (d) to tease them
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) answering opponents (c) linking with teammates (d) a clear, steady voice
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
24. 24.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
27. 27.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) you can’t grow plants (d) gardens are pretty
29. 29.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) a fixed time per speaker
31. 31.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “making a long speech” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
37. 37.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) open hands (b) looking at the clock (c) nodding while listening (d) eye contact with all
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) defines the key words
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) negative (b) positive

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