Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 224 · 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: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: “I agree” and no more? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
4. 4.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
5. 5.True or false: “repeating the topic” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) A year has 12 months.
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a don’t (b) a do
10. 10.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
11. 11.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Kabir stayed silent for the whole discussion; Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Ishaan went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Riya (c) Ishaan
12. 12.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) is against the motion
15. 15.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) because (d) such as
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
20. 20.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) use a reliable source (c) guess (d) ask a stranger
22. 22.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking longest (b) speaking loudest (c) agreeing with all (d) bringing something new
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
28. 28.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
30. 30.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
32. 32.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
33. 33.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) never speak first (c) only if well prepared
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
35. 35.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) a strong, fresh point (c) shouting louder (d) repeating the opener
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) setting out the scope (b) defining the key word (c) reading from notes (d) a quick real example
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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