Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 369 · 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.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
2. 2.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
3. 3.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
5. 5.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it shows good strategy (c) judges dislike it (d) it wastes time
6. 6.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
8. 8.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) we can practise in class (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
9. 9.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) the reason is
11. 11.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
12. 12.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the proposition (c) the audience (d) the opposition
13. 13.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
14. 14.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a debate rule
16. 16.🤝 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) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
17. 17.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 33, 30 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
18. 18.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
23. 23.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
25. 25.True or false: “a real-life case” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
28. 28.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🕒 A debate slot is 23 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
32. 32.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) a reason or example (c) nothing (d) a frown
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
34. 34.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: bringing the last new arguments of the team is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) good use of time (c) linking with teammates (d) answering opponents
38. 38.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Puzzles are great fun.

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