Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 257 · 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.⚖️ 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
2. 2.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the judges (d) the loudest team
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the last speaker (d) the timekeeper
5. 5.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying on topic? (a) a do (b) a don’t
6. 6.True or false: “mentioning key facts” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
9. 9.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
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) bossing everyone (b) guiding the group fairly (c) speaking the most (d) choosing the winner
12. 12.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
14. 14.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
20. 20.✋ A speech is 7 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) shouting over others (c) dominating the talk (d) interrupting others
22. 22.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
23. 23.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
27. 27.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
30. 30.True or false: “a short summary so far” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “trailing off” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) gardens are pretty (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) you can’t grow plants
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
35. 35.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable

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