Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 305 · 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.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 3 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 3 with proof
2. 2.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) offering in mid-speech (c) standing up to offer (d) saying “On that point”
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Vihaan invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Meera spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Aarav only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Meera (c) Aarav
7. 7.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) confident posture (c) good pace and pauses (d) clear reasoning
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
11. 11.✋ A speech is 6 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
12. 12.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) standing up to offer (c) asking a short question (d) offering in minute one
13. 13.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) linking with teammates (b) correct facts (c) clear reasoning (d) eye contact
15. 15.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a GD do? (a) talking to one person (b) dominating the talk (c) mocking an idea (d) speaking up early
17. 17.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
18. 18.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
19. 19.🎤 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?
20. 20.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
21. 21.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) standing up to offer (d) talking before accepted
26. 26.🧾 Good or poor summary: trailing off? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) proposition, opposition (b) a set speaking order (c) no set order of turns (d) a fixed time per speaker
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) kids need a long rest (c) time with grandparents
30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
31. 31.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) how you take part (b) your handwriting (c) your height (d) your clothes
33. 33.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
34. 34.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) mocking the speaker (c) offering nonstop (d) offering in mid-speech
35. 35.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Aarav only repeated what others had already said; Vihaan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Tara interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Aarav (c) Tara
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
40. 40.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False

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