Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 21 · 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: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) define the key words (b) complain about it (c) stay silent (d) change the topic
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
4. 4.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
5. 5.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
6. 6.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
7. 7.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in the middle minutes (c) in protected minutes
10. 10.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the person, not the idea (c) the evaluator (d) both, loudly
11. 11.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) content, style, strategy (c) dress, height, luck (d) speed, size, shouting
12. 12.True or false: “a quick real example” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
14. 14.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
15. 15.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) relevant examples (c) a clear team plan (d) strong evidence
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
18. 18.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) old and vague
19. 19.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ishaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Rohan interrupted others again and again; Vihaan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Rohan (c) Vihaan
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
21. 21.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) ignoring their idea (c) adding to their idea (d) mocking their idea
22. 22.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “however” (c) “stupid” (d) “whatever”
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) going off topic (c) saying nothing (d) personal comments
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎤 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
28. 28.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
29. 29.✋ A speech is 4 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
30. 30.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Rainy days are fun.
33. 33.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📝 The proposition team scores 239 marks and the opposition team scores 237 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
35. 35.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to confuse rivals (c) to hide them (d) judges can follow you
36. 36.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
38. 38.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) looking at the clock (c) sitting upright (d) tapping the table
39. 39.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
40. 40.True or false: “shouting to be first” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False

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