Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 432 · 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? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
2. 2.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a motion to argue (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) reaching shared ideas
5. 5.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
6. 6.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
7. 7.True or false: “listening to others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) linking with teammates (c) clear reasoning (d) good pace and pauses
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
12. 12.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Bees make honey.
14. 14.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) trailing off (c) starting a new debate (d) naming the main points
15. 15.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
17. 17.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Bees make honey.
20. 20.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
21. 21.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
23. 23.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
24. 24.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a wrong fact? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) strong (c) weak (d) complete
28. 28.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
29. 29.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “however” (b) “whatever” (c) “stupid” (d) “ugh”
30. 30.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) point it out calmly
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
33. 33.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
34. 34.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
36. 36.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
40. 40.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False

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