Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 272 · 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.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) although (c) due to (d) for example
2. 2.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
4. 4.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) because (d) therefore
6. 6.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) for instance
8. 8.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) offering a fair point (c) sitting if declined (d) offering in mid-speech
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: reading from notes? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
11. 11.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
12. 12.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
13. 13.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a long, pointless story (b) shouting a slogan (c) the other side’s view (d) complaining about time
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
17. 17.True or false: “inviting a quiet member” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) being short and clear (b) trailing off (c) staying neutral (d) no new arguments
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Mangoes taste best.
22. 22.True or false: “restating the topic” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 6 to 10 (b) just 1 (c) about 100 (d) about 50
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
26. 26.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
29. 29.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the opposition (c) the judges (d) the audience
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents
32. 32.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
33. 33.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying on topic? (a) a do (b) a don’t
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) mentioning key facts (c) getting facts wrong (d) starting a new debate
35. 35.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
36. 36.True or false: “complaining about time” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
38. 38.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) piece of idea (c) point of information (d) pause of input
40. 40.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: giving facts for points? (a) a don’t (b) a do

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students