Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 450 · 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.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
7. 7.True or false: “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) this is because (c) for example (d) because
10. 10.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) you never play sport
11. 11.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
12. 12.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
14. 14.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) pause of input (c) piece of idea (d) point of interest
15. 15.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
17. 17.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
21. 21.🎤 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?
22. 22.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
25. 25.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) two sides to argue (c) one right answer (d) a hidden answer
26. 26.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
28. 28.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 37, 28 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
29. 29.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a joke off the topic (b) mumbling the start (c) defining the key word (d) starting with “sorry”
30. 30.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
31. 31.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
33. 33.🧾 Good or poor summary: covering both sides? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
35. 35.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) leading without bossing (d) going off topic
36. 36.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
39. 39.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the argument (d) the speaker
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) waiting to be accepted (c) sitting if declined (d) making a long speech

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