Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 214 · 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.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) proven (c) strong (d) weak
2. 2.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
5. 5.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
9. 9.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) “food is food” (c) a count of wasted plates
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
14. 14.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
15. 15.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) may test the definition
16. 16.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Mangoes taste best.
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
20. 20.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) answering their point (d) repeating your point
22. 22.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
24. 24.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a don’t (b) a do
25. 25.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) it shows you listened (c) to confuse them (d) to tease them
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
28. 28.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) ignore it
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) talking over others (c) repeating others (d) losing your temper
31. 31.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “you lot” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
33. 33.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) in a circle or U (c) back to back (d) one behind another
35. 35.True or false: “Who asked you?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
37. 37.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) funny and short
38. 38.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a personal attack (b) the other side’s view (c) “I agree” and no more (d) repeating the last point
39. 39.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
40. 40.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition

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