Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 479 · 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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
2. 2.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
5. 5.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
8. 8.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) so (c) but (d) however
12. 12.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “getting facts wrong” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a short summary? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a short summary
17. 17.⚖️ 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
18. 18.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) we learn healthy food (c) cooking is a life skill
20. 20.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) mocking others (b) talking over others (c) ignoring others (d) building on others
21. 21.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
23. 23.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
26. 26.Which of these is a GD do? (a) interrupting others (b) arguing for its own sake (c) talking to one person (d) letting others finish
27. 27.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
29. 29.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) arguing for its own sake (c) staying on topic (d) staying silent
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
31. 31.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are bored (c) you are listening (d) you are sleepy
32. 32.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
33. 33.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
34. 34.📝 The proposition team scores 206 marks and the opposition team scores 192 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
35. 35.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
36. 36.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) a number you found
37. 37.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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