Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 274 · 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: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) play helps us focus (c) you never play sport (d) sport is popular
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
5. 5.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “I feel it” (d) “my friend agrees”
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Riya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Rohan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Aarav interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Rohan (c) Riya
7. 7.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) stay silent (b) define the key words (c) change the topic (d) complain about it
8. 8.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
9. 9.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) point at them (b) invite them in kindly (c) speak for them (d) ignore them
10. 10.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
11. 11.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
14. 14.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
15. 15.True or false: “shouting to be first” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
17. 17.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 5 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 2 minutes
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) offering in minute one (c) making a long speech (d) shouting from your seat
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) “I agree” and no more (c) going off topic (d) a real-life case
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) defining the key word (c) linking to daily life (d) a wrong fact
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Bees make honey. (d) A year has 12 months.
23. 23.True or false: “speaking up early” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
25. 25.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a don’t (b) a do
26. 26.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a made-up figure (b) a personal attack (c) going off topic (d) a fresh angle
27. 27.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must disprove the motion (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
29. 29.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) a relevant fact (c) setting out the scope (d) a wrong fact
30. 30.⚖️ 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) a long repeat of all (c) covering both sides (d) only your own view
32. 32.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping points short (b) using names politely (c) inviting a quiet member (d) mocking an idea
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) mocking an idea (c) arguing for its own sake (d) using names politely
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
36. 36.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) defining the key word (c) a relevant fact (d) a brief, sharp point
37. 37.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) repeating the last point (b) a fresh angle (c) a new example (d) a question that helps
38. 38.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point

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