Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 339 · 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 “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
4. 4.🎤 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?
5. 5.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) ask a stranger (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Vihaan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Kabir started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Ishaan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Vihaan (c) Ishaan
7. 7.📝 The proposition team scores 250 marks and the opposition team scores 253 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
11. 11.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) complain about it (b) stay silent (c) define the key words (d) change the topic
12. 12.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Chess is boring.
13. 13.🕒 A debate slot is 39 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
15. 15.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) may test the definition
16. 16.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) answers the proposition (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
19. 19.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a calm face (c) eye contact with all (d) facing the speaker
20. 20.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “I feel it” (d) “my friend agrees”
21. 21.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
22. 22.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
24. 24.✋ 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?
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) proposition, opposition (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) fixed for and against
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
28. 28.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
29. 29.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
31. 31.True or false: “linking to daily life” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) facing the speaker (b) pointing a finger (c) eye contact with all (d) nodding while listening
33. 33.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) we forget in long breaks (c) kids need a long rest
35. 35.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restating the topic (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a question that helps (d) complaining about time
37. 37.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
39. 39.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “I like food”
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence

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