Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 253 · 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: “setting out the scope” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “a question that helps” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.True or false: “mentioning key facts” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
6. 6.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: arguing for its own sake? (a) a do (b) a don’t
7. 7.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
8. 8.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Nisha listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Riya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Kabir argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Kabir (c) Nisha
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
11. 11.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) talking over others (b) building on others (c) ignoring others (d) mocking others
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “shouting over others” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
18. 18.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) speaks first
19. 19.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) gardens are pretty (d) you can’t grow plants
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.🚀 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
24. 24.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
25. 25.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) good use of time (c) relevant examples (d) linking with teammates
27. 27.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) a long repeat of all (c) covering both sides (d) staying neutral
28. 28.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “stupid” (c) “whatever” (d) “however”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the main points (b) blaming others (c) getting facts wrong (d) only your own view
31. 31.True or false: “naming the main points” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
34. 34.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
35. 35.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
37. 37.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
40. 40.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False

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