Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 315 · 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 judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear team plan (b) linking with teammates (c) good use of time (d) a clear, steady voice
2. 2.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
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
5. 5.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) good arguments (c) fancy clothes (d) the longest speech
6. 6.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
7. 7.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) may test the definition (b) must prove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) speaks first
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
11. 11.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
12. 12.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: checking your phone? (a) a don’t (b) a do
13. 13.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
14. 14.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the person asking (c) the timekeeper (d) the speaker
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 29 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
19. 19.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a joke off the topic? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
20. 20.🕒 A debate slot is 42 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) adding a new point (c) naming the main points (d) staying neutral
22. 22.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Tara disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Ananya went off topic to talk about a film; Aarav argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Ananya (c) Tara
23. 23.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
24. 24.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “I like food”
30. 30.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) for example
32. 32.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) positive (b) negative
33. 33.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to confuse them (c) to fill time (d) it shows you listened
34. 34.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Rohan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Aarav spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Nisha went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Nisha (c) Rohan
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
36. 36.True or false: “going off topic” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
39. 39.True or false: “mentioning key facts” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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