Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 544 · 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? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a fresh angle (c) a made-up figure (d) a practical solution
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is for the motion
6. 6.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Over and out.”
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
8. 8.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
10. 10.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
12. 12.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the other side’s view (b) a new example (c) a fresh angle (d) a long, pointless story
16. 16.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
17. 17.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Riya started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Aarav interrupted others again and again; Tara only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Riya (c) Tara
18. 18.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
19. 19.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) dominating the talk (c) staying on topic (d) interrupting others
21. 21.⚖️ 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
22. 22.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) answering their point
23. 23.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the last speaker (d) the audience
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) due to (d) that is why
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) complete (d) strong
28. 28.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a quick real example (b) defining the key word (c) a long story first (d) a calm, clear voice
31. 31.True or false: “bringing in quiet ones” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
33. 33.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) leaving out one side (c) only your own view (d) starting a new debate
34. 34.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a new example (b) a personal attack (c) a fact with numbers (d) a practical solution
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
37. 37.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
38. 38.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “Dear diary…”
39. 39.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
40. 40.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True

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