Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 157 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) speaks first (d) answers the proposition
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking to one person (b) mocking an idea (c) arguing for its own sake (d) keeping points short
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
8. 8.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking to one person (b) giving facts for points (c) mocking an idea (d) interrupting others
10. 10.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) guess on the day
11. 11.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) a clear, steady voice (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
13. 13.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a proven number
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
15. 15.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) quality of points (c) number of turns
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) sitting in a circle (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) members speak freely
17. 17.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
20. 20.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) point at them (b) invite them in kindly (c) ignore them (d) speak for them
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
22. 22.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
25. 25.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.🛡️ 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
28. 28.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
29. 29.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
30. 30.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Chess is boring.
32. 32.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 26 for style and 59 in all. How many marks for strategy?
34. 34.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
35. 35.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) a long story first (c) a short, clear question (d) defining the key word
36. 36.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mentioning key facts (b) blaming others (c) staying neutral (d) no new arguments
38. 38.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
39. 39.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Ishaan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Ananya interrupted others again and again; Aarav started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Ananya (c) Ishaan
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence

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