Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 279 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) reading from notes (c) a quick real example (d) a relevant fact
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
5. 5.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
6. 6.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) repeating the last point (c) a fresh angle (d) a long, pointless story
7. 7.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
9. 9.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ 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
11. 11.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
13. 13.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) for instance (d) due to
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) judges pick a winner (c) sitting in a circle (d) a topic to explore
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
18. 18.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
21. 21.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
22. 22.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 29 for content, 20 for style and 69 in all. How many marks for strategy?
23. 23.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) make it bigger (c) check where it came from (d) round it to 100
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
29. 29.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 25 for content, 21 for style and 56 in all. How many marks for strategy?
30. 30.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) complete (c) strong (d) proven
31. 31.🚀 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
32. 32.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Saanvi speaks 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Saanvi speak in all?
34. 34.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
35. 35.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
36. 36.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “hey, you there”
37. 37.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your clothes (b) your height (c) your handwriting (d) how you take part
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
39. 39.True or false: “listening to others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate

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