Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 237 · 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.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya went off topic to talk about a film; Ishaan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Nisha stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Nisha (c) Riya
2. 2.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Saanvi gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Aarav stayed silent for the whole discussion; Meera laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Aarav (c) Meera
3. 3.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to waste time (c) to hide them (d) to confuse rivals
4. 4.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) letting others finish (b) checking your phone (c) inviting a quiet member (d) keeping points short
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
9. 9.True or false: “going off topic” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
11. 11.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “stupid” (c) “however” (d) “whatever”
14. 14.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) complaining about time (c) a practical solution (d) shouting a slogan
16. 16.True or false: “a fact with numbers” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
19. 19.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) change the topic (c) laugh at them (d) raise your voice
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
22. 22.True or false: “shouting a slogan” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) a guess
24. 24.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) looking at the clock (c) sitting upright (d) arms crossed, frowning
25. 25.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
26. 26.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
27. 27.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) staying silent (b) inviting a quiet member (c) listening carefully (d) staying on topic
28. 28.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a joke off the topic (b) a long story first (c) defining the key word (d) reading from notes
29. 29.True or false: “getting facts wrong” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
31. 31.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
32. 32.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
33. 33.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) a calm face (b) arms crossed, frowning (c) facing the speaker (d) nodding while listening
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
35. 35.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) the other side’s view (b) repeating the last point (c) linking two ideas (d) a real-life case
36. 36.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) only your own view (b) a long repeat of all (c) no new arguments (d) leaving out one side
37. 37.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the speaker (c) the person asking (d) the audience
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
40. 40.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) both, loudly (c) the person, not the idea (d) the evaluator

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