Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 222 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
2. 2.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) is for the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
4. 4.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
5. 5.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
6. 6.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
7. 7.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the chairperson (d) the audience
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Rainy days are fun.
9. 9.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a short, clear question (b) linking to daily life (c) a brief, sharp point (d) mumbling the start
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 12
13. 13.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) tapping the table (b) rolling your eyes (c) looking at the clock (d) a calm face
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) such as
15. 15.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear team plan (d) linking with teammates
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
22. 22.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “important” (c) “stupid” (d) “fair”
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
25. 25.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) letting others finish (b) dominating the talk (c) using names politely (d) staying on topic
26. 26.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) a personal attack (c) shouting a slogan (d) repeating the last point
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: “I agree” and no more? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
30. 30.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) no fixed sides (c) a topic to explore (d) fixed for and against
32. 32.📜 A good motion must have… (a) a hidden answer (b) one right answer (c) two sides to argue (d) no clear meaning
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) offering in mid-speech (c) shouting from your seat (d) offering a fair point
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
35. 35.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) going off topic (c) saying nothing (d) leading without bossing
36. 36.True or false: “a long story first” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
38. 38.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
39. 39.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
40. 40.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) getting facts wrong (b) leaving out one side (c) starting a new debate (d) staying neutral

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students