Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 487 · 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.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
2. 2.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) an unsigned poster
3. 3.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
4. 4.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) is always funny
5. 5.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) linking with teammates (d) strong evidence
6. 6.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
7. 7.True or false: “polite disagreement” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
10. 10.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
12. 12.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Dear diary…”
14. 14.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) music exams (b) cricket matches (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a joke off the topic (b) a relevant fact (c) a calm, clear voice (d) setting out the scope
19. 19.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking longest (b) agreeing with all (c) speaking loudest (d) bringing something new
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Rainy days are fun.
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
24. 24.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the topic statement (c) the last speech (d) the timekeeper
28. 28.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Arjun gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Kabir went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Kabir (c) Riya
29. 29.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.✋ A speech is 6 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?
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
34. 34.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) piece of idea (c) point of information (d) point of interest
36. 36.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) it shows you listened (c) to confuse them (d) to fill time
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering a fair point (d) making a long speech
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a new example (c) linking two ideas (d) a personal attack
40. 40.✋ A speech is 4 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?

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