Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 381 · 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.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) relevant examples (c) a clear team plan (d) answering opponents
4. 4.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
7. 7.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) repeating the last point (c) a fresh angle (d) a long, pointless story
8. 8.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
9. 9.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: arguing for its own sake? (a) a don’t (b) a do
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
11. 11.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a short summary so far? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the topic (b) mumbling the start (c) setting out the scope (d) reading from notes
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
14. 14.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
15. 15.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) tapping the table (b) rolling your eyes (c) sitting upright (d) looking at the clock
16. 16.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
17. 17.🧾 Good or poor summary: only your own view? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
18. 18.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
19. 19.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
20. 20.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) because (c) although (d) for example
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
23. 23.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) repeating the topic (b) a long story first (c) defining the key word (d) starting with “sorry”
25. 25.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
27. 27.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
28. 28.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) check your phone (c) close your eyes (d) note 2–3 key points
30. 30.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) going off topic (c) shouting a slogan (d) a real-life case
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
32. 32.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the idea, not the person (c) both, loudly (d) the evaluator
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Ishaan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Ananya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Saanvi spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Saanvi (c) Ishaan
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) can be checked (c) is always funny (d) someone feels
36. 36.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
37. 37.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Meera argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Ishaan only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Riya (c) Ishaan
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
40. 40.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True

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