Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 120 · 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.✋ 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?
2. 2.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Everyone, be quiet and listen to me!” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
3. 3.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
4. 4.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
8. 8.⏱️ 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?
9. 9.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to confuse rivals (c) judges can follow you (d) to hide them
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
13. 13.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) personal comments (c) talking over others (d) leading without bossing
15. 15.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the fastest talker (b) a clear, fair speaker (c) the loudest speaker (d) the silent member
17. 17.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the evaluator (c) the person, not the idea (d) the idea, not the person
18. 18.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
21. 21.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) ignore the judges
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mentioning key facts (b) starting a new debate (c) staying neutral (d) naming the main points
25. 25.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) ends the debate
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) defines the key words (d) is for the motion
28. 28.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “mentioning key facts” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
34. 34.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
35. 35.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to daily life (b) a brief, sharp point (c) a quick real example (d) a wrong fact
38. 38.⚖️ 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) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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