Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 19 · 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: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
4. 4.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the main points (b) saying where we agreed (c) mentioning key facts (d) only your own view
6. 6.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
7. 7.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
9. 9.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
10. 10.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) personal comments (c) losing your temper (d) going off topic
11. 11.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
12. 12.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) listening carefully (b) using names politely (c) checking your phone (d) keeping points short
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) arguing when declined (c) offering in minute one (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
19. 19.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
21. 21.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) asking off-topic things (c) shouting from your seat (d) arguing when declined
23. 23.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the proposition
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Kolkata is in India.
25. 25.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) repeating the opener (b) leaving early (c) shouting louder (d) a strong, fresh point
27. 27.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “shouting over others” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the topic (b) linking to daily life (c) a relevant fact (d) a calm, clear voice
32. 32.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) a louder voice (c) nothing (d) a frown
33. 33.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
35. 35.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: losing your temper? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
37. 37.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) apologise (d) sum up and appeal
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
39. 39.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point

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