Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 12 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
2. 2.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must prove the motion
5. 5.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
6. 6.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a don’t (b) a do
7. 7.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
8. 8.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) speak for them (b) point at them (c) invite them in kindly (d) ignore them
9. 9.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) note 2–3 key points (c) memorise a speech (d) close your eyes
10. 10.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) speaking loudest (c) speaking longest (d) bringing something new
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
12. 12.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 1 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 1 with proof
14. 14.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) talking before accepted (c) offering nonstop (d) saying “On that point”
16. 16.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
19. 19.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
21. 21.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) negative (b) positive
22. 22.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
23. 23.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) linking to daily life (c) a long story first (d) a calm, clear voice
24. 24.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) nothing (c) a reason or example (d) a frown
25. 25.True or false: “blaming others” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
27. 27.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: repeating the last point? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
30. 30.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must prove the motion
33. 33.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
34. 34.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a short, clear question (b) a relevant fact (c) linking to daily life (d) mumbling the start
35. 35.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
36. 36.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
37. 37.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
38. 38.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
40. 40.✋ A speech is 4 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?

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