Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 179 · 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.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
2. 2.True or false: ““I agree” and no more” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
5. 5.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
6. 6.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the proposition (d) the audience
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) a motion to argue
8. 8.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
9. 9.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Aarav gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Meera laughed at a classmate’s idea; Nisha argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Meera (c) Nisha
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
12. 12.True or false: “defining the key word” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
14. 14.True or false: “leading without bossing” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or previewing 3 points? (a) stating your side (b) previewing 3 points
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: arguing for its own sake? (a) a do (b) a don’t
18. 18.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
20. 20.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
22. 22.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a don’t (b) a do
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
24. 24.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) a frown (c) a reason or example (d) nothing
25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
26. 26.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
27. 27.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a do (b) a don’t
28. 28.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) dominating (c) summarising (d) building on
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wrong fact (b) a long story first (c) a short, clear question (d) a joke off the topic
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: talking to one person? (a) a don’t (b) a do
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
34. 34.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) setting out the scope (b) a relevant fact (c) a brief, sharp point (d) reading from notes
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the ceiling (b) at the floor (c) only at the evaluator (d) at the whole group
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
40. 40.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line

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