Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 303 · 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.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
2. 2.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) sitting if declined (c) standing up to offer (d) shouting from your seat
3. 3.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
5. 5.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) complain about it (b) define the key words (c) stay silent (d) change the topic
6. 6.🧩 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”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading from notes (b) a quick real example (c) a relevant fact (d) a calm, clear voice
8. 8.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) shouting a slogan (b) “I agree” and no more (c) repeating the last point (d) a fact with numbers
9. 9.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
11. 11.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
12. 12.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) repeating others (b) going off topic (c) talking over others (d) leading without bossing
13. 13.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
15. 15.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
20. 20.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) only your own view (c) leaving out one side (d) a clear last line
21. 21.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
22. 22.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) homework is boring (c) we can practise in class (d) I like football
23. 23.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
24. 24.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) the city water board (c) a guess (d) a chat forward
25. 25.📝 The proposition team scores 216 marks and the opposition team scores 206 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
26. 26.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: talking to one person? (a) a don’t (b) a do
28. 28.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) mumbling the start (c) repeating the topic (d) shouting to be first
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the fastest talker (b) a clear, fair speaker (c) the loudest speaker (d) the silent member
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
36. 36.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Rainy days are fun.
38. 38.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True

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