Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 506 · 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.True or false: “a quick real example” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) setting out the scope (b) mumbling the start (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a long story first
4. 4.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
5. 5.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
7. 7.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
9. 9.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
10. 10.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) is for the motion
11. 11.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
13. 13.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick real example (b) mumbling the start (c) defining the key word (d) linking to daily life
15. 15.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “ugh” (c) “stupid” (d) “however”
16. 16.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wrong fact (b) linking to daily life (c) shouting to be first (d) a joke off the topic
18. 18.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
19. 19.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
20. 20.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
23. 23.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to propose”
24. 24.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) hide the source (c) round it to 100 (d) check where it came from
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) weak (d) complete
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
28. 28.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
29. 29.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
30. 30.True or false: “asking a short question” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Mangoes taste best.
32. 32.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Meera only repeated what others had already said; Ishaan invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Riya interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Riya (c) Meera
34. 34.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a short, clear question (b) defining the key word (c) setting out the scope (d) a long story first
35. 35.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke off the topic (b) a short, clear question (c) setting out the scope (d) a relevant fact
37. 37.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) mumbling the start (b) a wrong fact (c) shouting to be first (d) a relevant fact
38. 38.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True

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