Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 384 · 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 school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
3. 3.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) relevant examples (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) a clear team plan
4. 4.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
7. 7.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
8. 8.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) mocking the speaker (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) talking before accepted
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
10. 10.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Mangoes taste best.
12. 12.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
13. 13.True or false: ““I agree” and no more” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving facts for points (b) mocking an idea (c) staying silent (d) shouting over others
15. 15.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) fixed for and against
17. 17.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) speaks first
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
22. 22.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Plants need water.
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) although
27. 27.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
28. 28.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
29. 29.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
33. 33.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the silent member (b) a clear, fair speaker (c) the fastest talker (d) the loudest speaker
34. 34.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) bringing something new (b) agreeing with all (c) speaking longest (d) speaking loudest
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) fixed for and against (c) sitting in a circle (d) proposition, opposition
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
38. 38.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
39. 39.⚖️ 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
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True

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