Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 262 · 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.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
2. 2.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
5. 5.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
7. 7.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) may test the definition (c) must prove the motion (d) answers the proposition
9. 9.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) speed, size, shouting (c) dress, height, luck (d) jokes, length, volume
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
11. 11.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) trust a rumour (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
12. 12.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a calm, clear voice? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
15. 15.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) correct facts (c) answering opponents (d) eye contact
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) good use of time (c) clear reasoning (d) answering opponents
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A year has 12 months.
19. 19.🤝 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) building on a point (c) being rude
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
21. 21.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Tara stayed silent for the whole discussion; Rohan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Riya laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Rohan (c) Riya
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
25. 25.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
26. 26.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) keep talking (c) argue with them (d) sit down politely
27. 27.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
29. 29.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) funny and short (c) relevant and reliable (d) old and vague
30. 30.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
32. 32.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
33. 33.True or false: “speaking up early” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.True or false: “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) one behind another (c) back to back (d) in rows facing a stage
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
39. 39.True or false: “using names politely” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof

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