Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 526 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
2. 2.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
4. 4.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) interrupting (b) adding value (c) summarising (d) building on
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) “I agree” and no more (c) shouting a slogan (d) going off topic
6. 6.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) although
8. 8.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
9. 9.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
12. 12.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping points short (b) staying silent (c) using names politely (d) speaking up early
17. 17.📝 The proposition team scores 222 marks and the opposition team scores 230 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
19. 19.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
25. 25.🔎 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
26. 26.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) restating the topic (b) a question that helps (c) a fresh angle (d) a short summary so far
28. 28.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ 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
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
31. 31.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) blaming others (b) being short and clear (c) staying neutral (d) naming the main points
32. 32.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about an hour (b) about ten minutes (c) just one word (d) about a minute
33. 33.🧾 Good or poor summary: starting a new debate? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
34. 34.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) repeating the topic (b) a long story first (c) reading from notes (d) a short, clear question
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
38. 38.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter
40. 40.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True

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