Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 56 · 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.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
2. 2.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a real-life case (b) going off topic (c) restating the topic (d) “I agree” and no more
4. 4.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) tapping the table (c) looking at the clock (d) a calm face
5. 5.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) clear reasoning (c) good use of time (d) a clear, steady voice
6. 6.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) argue for minutes (c) briefly, then go on (d) give up the speech
7. 7.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no set order of turns (c) no fixed sides (d) a fixed time per speaker
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) although (c) such as (d) to give an example
11. 11.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
12. 12.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: a calm face? (a) negative (b) positive
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) staying neutral (c) blaming others (d) being short and clear
14. 14.True or false: “a long, pointless story” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
17. 17.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) copy it back
18. 18.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
20. 20.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
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.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
24. 24.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) talking before accepted (d) asking off-topic things
25. 25.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof
27. 27.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) close your eyes (c) memorise a speech (d) note 2–3 key points
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
29. 29.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
32. 32.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) no clear meaning (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restating the topic (b) complaining about time (c) a fresh angle (d) a long, pointless story
35. 35.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
36. 36.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) due to (d) however
40. 40.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) a fact with numbers (c) a fresh angle (d) a personal attack

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