Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 413 · 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? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
2. 2.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
3. 3.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they can lose marks (c) they win (d) nothing at all
4. 4.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) rolling your eyes (c) pointing a finger (d) tapping the table
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) offering in minute one (c) saying “On that point” (d) asking off-topic things
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) naming the main points (c) mentioning key facts (d) adding a new point
7. 7.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) weak (c) complete (d) proven
8. 8.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
10. 10.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
11. 11.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
14. 14.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
15. 15.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) staying neutral (b) naming the main points (c) being short and clear (d) leaving out one side
16. 16.📝 The proposition team scores 184 marks and the opposition team scores 199 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
17. 17.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 35, 34 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
19. 19.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
20. 20.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Meera went off topic to talk about a film; Rohan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ishaan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Rohan (c) Ishaan
21. 21.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) going off topic (c) complaining about time (d) restating the topic
24. 24.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
27. 27.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “important” (c) “interesting” (d) “stupid”
28. 28.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) the city water board
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) mocking the speaker (c) offering a fair point (d) saying “On that point”
32. 32.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) time with grandparents (c) kids need a long rest
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
35. 35.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
38. 38.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
39. 39.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) mocking their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) adding to their idea
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?

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