Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 209 · 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: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
3. 3.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
4. 4.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
6. 6.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) best (c) twelve (d) Tuesday
8. 8.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
10. 10.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points against? (a) restate the topic (b) points against
11. 11.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) complaining about time (b) a made-up figure (c) a personal attack (d) a short summary so far
12. 12.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to choose motions (d) to ask questions
18. 18.True or false: “keeping points short” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📝 The proposition team scores 192 marks and the opposition team scores 178 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
20. 20.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) covering both sides (c) starting a new debate (d) blaming others
21. 21.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the main points (b) a long repeat of all (c) no new arguments (d) covering both sides
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
24. 24.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) reading from notes (c) a joke off the topic (d) setting out the scope
25. 25.💎 Does this add value to a GD: the other side’s view? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
26. 26.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to confuse rivals (c) to hide them (d) to waste time
27. 27.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
30. 30.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long, pointless story (b) a fresh angle (c) shouting a slogan (d) “I agree” and no more
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
34. 34.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) quality of points (b) length of turns (c) number of turns
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
38. 38.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
40. 40.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False

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