Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 32 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Kolkata is in India.
4. 4.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
11. 11.True or false: “inviting a quiet member” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
13. 13.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to confuse rivals (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
16. 16.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) dress, height, luck (c) content, style, strategy (d) speed, size, shouting
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
18. 18.📝 The proposition team scores 222 marks and the opposition team scores 221 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
19. 19.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
20. 20.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
21. 21.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) mocking an idea (c) staying on topic (d) checking your phone
22. 22.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) speak faster (c) finish your sentence (d) start a new point
23. 23.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) clear reasoning (c) answering opponents (d) confident posture
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
25. 25.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a fact with numbers (b) the other side’s view (c) complaining about time (d) a fresh angle
26. 26.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
28. 28.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 23 and 17. What is the total out of 100?
29. 29.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) close your eyes (c) check your phone (d) note 2–3 key points
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) but (d) although
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) a motion to argue (d) a topic to explore
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
34. 34.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) a speaker
35. 35.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
36. 36.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) greet judges, opponents (c) tell a long joke (d) insult the motion
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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