Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 171 · 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: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) linking to daily life (c) a joke off the topic (d) a brief, sharp point
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
6. 6.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering in mid-speech (d) arguing when declined
7. 7.True or false: ““I agree” and no more” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Chess is boring.
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a debate rule
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
16. 16.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Aarav listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Nisha argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Riya went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Nisha (c) Riya
18. 18.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a don’t (b) a do
19. 19.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “linking two ideas” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
24. 24.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are bored (b) you are listening (c) you are leaving (d) you are sleepy
25. 25.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
27. 27.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
29. 29.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
30. 30.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
31. 31.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: using names politely? (a) a do (b) a don’t
32. 32.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Who asked you?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
39. 39.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only your friends (b) only the first speaker (c) only you (d) the whole group
40. 40.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500

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