Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 492 · 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.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) sitting in a circle (c) no fixed sides (d) reaching shared ideas
2. 2.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) “I like food” (c) a count of wasted plates
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 9 (c) 12 (d) 6
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving out one side (b) trailing off (c) being short and clear (d) blaming others
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
13. 13.🎤 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
14. 14.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
15. 15.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) proven (d) strong
16. 16.🧾 Good or poor summary: a clear last line? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
17. 17.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “you lot”
18. 18.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) ask a stranger
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) judges pick a winner (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a set speaking order
20. 20.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) shouting louder (c) repeating the opener (d) a strong, fresh point
21. 21.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) answering opponents
24. 24.🧾 Good or poor summary: no new arguments? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting a slogan (b) a question that helps (c) the other side’s view (d) linking two ideas
27. 27.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
29. 29.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) a real-life case (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a short summary so far
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) shouting a slogan (b) a practical solution (c) a new example (d) a short summary so far
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
36. 36.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting over others (b) inviting a quiet member (c) checking your phone (d) interrupting others
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restating the topic (b) a long, pointless story (c) a new example (d) shouting a slogan
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
40. 40.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) close your eyes (c) note 2–3 key points (d) memorise a speech

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