Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 264 · 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 a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
2. 2.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
4. 4.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) so (d) because
6. 6.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
7. 7.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
10. 10.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the proposition (c) the audience (d) the opposition
11. 11.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
12. 12.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
13. 13.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) a wrong fact (c) reading from notes (d) a short, clear question
14. 14.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
15. 15.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
18. 18.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) time it in practice (c) guess on the day (d) skip the ending
19. 19.🧾 Good or poor summary: adding a new point? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
20. 20.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it wastes time (c) it is not allowed (d) it shows good strategy
21. 21.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) you never play sport (c) I like lunch break (d) sport is popular
22. 22.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) facts that support it
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) relevant examples (c) answering opponents (d) a clear team plan
25. 25.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Meera only repeated what others had already said; Nisha went off topic to talk about a film; Aarav gave three short, fresh points backed by facts. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Aarav (c) Nisha
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short summary so far (b) a fact with numbers (c) a practical solution (d) restating the topic
27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) complaining about time (b) a fact with numbers (c) a long, pointless story (d) “I agree” and no more
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
31. 31.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
34. 34.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) summarising (b) dominating (c) adding value (d) building on
36. 36.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Tara interrupted others again and again; Vihaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Meera listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Tara (c) Vihaan
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) staying silent (c) interrupting others (d) keeping points short
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) however (d) that is why

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