Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 323 · 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-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
5. 5.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “however” (d) “stupid”
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
9. 9.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
11. 11.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a proven number
12. 12.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) speed, size, shouting (c) dress, height, luck (d) content, style, strategy
13. 13.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) ignoring others (b) mocking others (c) talking over others (d) building on others
14. 14.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Plants need water. (d) Chess is boring.
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) mumbling the start (b) a long story first (c) a relevant fact (d) a wrong fact
20. 20.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Kabir gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Aarav spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Saanvi argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Saanvi (c) Kabir
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
22. 22.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
23. 23.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
26. 26.True or false: “going off topic” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) negative (b) positive
28. 28.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) linking to daily life (b) a short, clear question (c) starting with “sorry” (d) setting out the scope
29. 29.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) how you take part (c) your clothes (d) your handwriting
31. 31.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) play helps us focus (d) you never play sport
32. 32.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a relevant fact (b) a quick real example (c) a calm, clear voice (d) a wrong fact
33. 33.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the speaker (d) the person asking
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
38. 38.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) because (d) such as
40. 40.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True

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