Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 285 · 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 of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a brief, sharp point (c) mumbling the start (d) repeating the topic
2. 2.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the last speech
3. 3.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) strong (d) complete
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting over others (b) interrupting others (c) dominating the talk (d) inviting a quiet member
5. 5.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
7. 7.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) offering a fair point (c) offering nonstop (d) saying “On that point”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) letting others finish (b) keeping points short (c) speaking up early (d) staying silent
11. 11.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
13. 13.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
15. 15.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying silent? (a) a don’t (b) a do
16. 16.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
18. 18.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) talking over others (b) mocking others (c) building on others (d) ignoring others
19. 19.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) a personal attack (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a fact with numbers
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
22. 22.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
23. 23.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in a circle or U (c) one behind another (d) in rows facing a stage
24. 24.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
25. 25.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) to give an example (d) such as
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a set speaking order (c) no set order of turns (d) sitting in a circle
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
31. 31.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
33. 33.True or false: “bringing in quiet ones” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) teachers check homework
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
39. 39.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
40. 40.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found

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