Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 495 · 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 “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
2. 2.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
3. 3.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) slouching back (c) rolling your eyes (d) eye contact with all
4. 4.True or false: “a wrong fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
6. 6.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) a clear last line (c) naming the main points (d) a long repeat of all
9. 9.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 37, 34 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
11. 11.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a do (b) a don’t
12. 12.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the fastest talker (b) a clear, fair speaker (c) the silent member (d) the loudest speaker
14. 14.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
20. 20.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) eye contact
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
24. 24.True or false: “starting a new debate” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
26. 26.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
27. 27.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) relevant and reliable (d) funny and short
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) good arguments (c) the loudest voice (d) fancy clothes
33. 33.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
34. 34.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “stupid” (c) “ugh” (d) “however”
35. 35.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) building on (c) dominating (d) summarising
36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) as a result (d) that is why
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
38. 38.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ishaan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Arjun went off topic to talk about a film; Rohan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Arjun (c) Rohan
39. 39.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) a speaker (d) the chairperson
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a long speech (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering nonstop (d) offering in minute one

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