Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 334 · 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 adds value to a GD? (a) a fresh angle (b) shouting a slogan (c) complaining about time (d) restating the topic
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
6. 6.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) pointing a finger (c) facing the speaker (d) arms crossed, frowning
7. 7.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) relevant examples (c) clear reasoning (d) strong evidence
10. 10.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) check where it came from (c) round it to 100 (d) make it bigger
11. 11.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or restate the topic? (a) where we agreed (b) restate the topic
12. 12.True or false: “repeating the last point” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “leading without bossing” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are bored (c) you are sleepy (d) you are listening
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
18. 18.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
21. 21.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
23. 23.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) for example
26. 26.True or false: “clear, relevant points” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a set speaking order (c) no set order of turns (d) no fixed sides
29. 29.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) arms crossed, frowning (c) rolling your eyes (d) looking at the clock
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying neutral (b) naming the main points (c) starting a new debate (d) mentioning key facts
31. 31.True or false: “This House believes ice is frozen water.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) defines the key words (d) is against the motion
34. 34.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
35. 35.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) going off topic (c) a fresh angle (d) shouting a slogan
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
38. 38.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the last speaker (d) the timekeeper
39. 39.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
40. 40.True or false: “dominating the talk” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False

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