Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 549 · 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.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) for example (d) so
2. 2.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
6. 6.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a do (b) a don’t
7. 7.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
9. 9.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
10. 10.True or false: “This House would replace exams with projects.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
12. 12.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
13. 13.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
14. 14.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) ignoring their idea (c) mocking their idea (d) adding to their idea
15. 15.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 50 (c) about 100 (d) about 6 to 10
16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a joke off the topic? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
19. 19.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Ishaan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Vihaan only repeated what others had already said; Nisha went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Ishaan (c) Nisha
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
21. 21.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
25. 25.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or restate the topic? (a) where we agreed (b) restate the topic
27. 27.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) repeating others (c) listening to others (d) going off topic
28. 28.🧾 Good or poor summary: covering both sides? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
29. 29.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “listening to others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
35. 35.True or false: “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking two ideas (b) the other side’s view (c) going off topic (d) a new example
37. 37.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Aarav stayed silent for the whole discussion; Nisha spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Vihaan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Nisha (c) Vihaan
38. 38.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
39. 39.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
40. 40.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False

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