Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 126 · 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: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) judges pick a winner (c) fixed for and against (d) no set order of turns
3. 3.🤝 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) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
4. 4.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
5. 5.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) sitting upright (c) arms crossed, frowning (d) pointing a finger
6. 6.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 9 (c) 12 (d) 6
7. 7.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
9. 9.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
11. 11.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
12. 12.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) leading without bossing (b) polite disagreement (c) losing your temper (d) clear, relevant points
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) mocking the speaker (c) standing up to offer (d) saying “On that point”
14. 14.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a mistake in reasoning
15. 15.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
17. 17.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
18. 18.True or false: “a practical solution” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) start shouting (c) greet judges, opponents (d) tell a long joke
20. 20.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) a rhyme
21. 21.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
23. 23.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
25. 25.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) eye contact with all (b) tapping the table (c) nodding while listening (d) a calm face
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) finish your sentence (c) ignore it (d) speak faster
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) because (c) to give an example (d) that is why
32. 32.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
33. 33.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) confident posture (c) answering opponents (d) clear reasoning
36. 36.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or restate the topic? (a) where we agreed (b) restate the topic
37. 37.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
39. 39.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Homework is dull.

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