Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 496 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) about 2 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) the whole speech
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Aarav went off topic to talk about a film; Riya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Rohan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Aarav (c) Riya
4. 4.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
6. 6.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) nothing (b) a reason or example (c) a louder voice (d) a frown
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a fresh angle (b) a new example (c) a made-up figure (d) a practical solution
9. 9.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
13. 13.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a don’t (b) a do
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Homework is dull.
15. 15.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) how you take part (b) your clothes (c) your handwriting (d) your height
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
17. 17.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “you lot” (c) “those people” (d) “hey, you there”
18. 18.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
19. 19.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying silent? (a) a do (b) a don’t
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
21. 21.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) linking with teammates (c) good use of time (d) relevant examples
23. 23.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) a long, pointless story (c) “I agree” and no more (d) complaining about time
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
30. 30.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) only if well prepared (b) never speak first (c) always, at any cost
31. 31.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) being short and clear (b) starting a new debate (c) leaving out one side (d) only your own view
32. 32.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) asking off-topic things (c) talking before accepted (d) offering a fair point
37. 37.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
38. 38.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
39. 39.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) speak faster (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) fixed for and against (d) no fixed sides

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