Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 380 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) the reason is (d) due to
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
5. 5.True or false: “a quick real example” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) however (d) but
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
10. 10.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) relevant examples
13. 13.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
15. 15.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
16. 16.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) state their point fairly (d) raise your voice
18. 18.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) starting a new debate (b) a clear last line (c) naming the main points (d) being short and clear
19. 19.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) negative (b) positive
20. 20.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) is for the motion
21. 21.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
22. 22.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) repeat it word for word (c) claim it first (d) add a new angle
24. 24.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) staying neutral (b) a long repeat of all (c) no new arguments (d) naming the main points
25. 25.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, clear question (b) a quick real example (c) a calm, clear voice (d) repeating the topic
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Plants need water. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
33. 33.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
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.⚖️ 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
36. 36.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Vihaan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Meera spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Riya laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Riya (c) Meera
37. 37.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
38. 38.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a practical solution (b) linking two ideas (c) a fact with numbers (d) restating the topic
39. 39.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) content, style, strategy (c) dress, height, luck (d) jokes, length, volume
40. 40.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False

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