Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 239 · 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.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
2. 2.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.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
5. 5.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the person, not the idea (c) both, loudly (d) the evaluator
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
7. 7.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
9. 9.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
11. 11.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) because (c) although (d) this is because
13. 13.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
18. 18.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) must disprove the motion (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to oppose”
21. 21.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
22. 22.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
25. 25.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) speaks first
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) proposition, opposition (c) a motion to argue (d) fixed for and against
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a topic to explore (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) members speak freely
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
30. 30.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
31. 31.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) starting a new debate (c) a long repeat of all (d) staying neutral
33. 33.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
34. 34.True or false: “no new arguments” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
36. 36.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Riya gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Vihaan only repeated what others had already said; Aarav stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Vihaan (c) Riya
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is against the motion (c) speaks first (d) says “I beg to propose”
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Over and out.”

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