Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 411 · 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? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
2. 2.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) getting facts wrong (b) starting a new debate (c) covering both sides (d) adding a new point
4. 4.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Rohan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Saanvi spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Riya went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Riya (c) Rohan
5. 5.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
6. 6.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
8. 8.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) summarising (b) interrupting (c) adding value (d) building on
9. 9.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
10. 10.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “linking two ideas” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
13. 13.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
14. 14.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
16. 16.True or false: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
19. 19.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) linking to daily life (b) a calm, clear voice (c) a quick real example (d) shouting to be first
20. 20.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
25. 25.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Could we start by asking what a good school canteen looks like?” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
27. 27.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) clear reasoning
29. 29.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
32. 32.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) at the end (c) in the middle
33. 33.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) pointing a finger (c) a calm face (d) tapping the table
34. 34.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
35. 35.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) they win
36. 36.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) a brief, sharp point (c) linking to daily life (d) a wrong fact
37. 37.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
38. 38.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a relevant fact (b) repeating the topic (c) setting out the scope (d) a calm, clear voice
39. 39.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
40. 40.🧾 Good or poor summary: trailing off? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary

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