Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 6 · 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 does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
2. 2.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: a calm face? (a) positive (b) negative
3. 3.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
6. 6.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) we can practise in class (c) you are a show-off (d) homework is boring
7. 7.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
10. 10.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a long, pointless story (b) repeating the last point (c) a fact with numbers (d) going off topic
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 12 (c) 6 (d) 9
12. 12.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
13. 13.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) a reason or example (c) nothing (d) a louder voice
14. 14.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a relevant fact (b) a wrong fact (c) repeating the topic (d) starting with “sorry”
15. 15.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) fancy clothes (c) the loudest voice (d) good arguments
16. 16.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) saying where we agreed (b) being short and clear (c) starting a new debate (d) a clear last line
17. 17.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
18. 18.True or false: “naming the main points” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
21. 21.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the start (c) at the end
22. 22.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) getting facts wrong (c) staying neutral (d) saying where we agreed
25. 25.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a do (b) a don’t
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
31. 31.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) only if well prepared (b) always, at any cost (c) never speak first
32. 32.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
34. 34.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) leading without bossing (b) talking over others (c) repeating others (d) going off topic
35. 35.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) guess on the day (c) time it in practice (d) skip the ending
36. 36.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) no new arguments (b) only your own view (c) leaving out one side (d) adding a new point
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no new arguments (b) starting a new debate (c) trailing off (d) blaming others
38. 38.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) because
40. 40.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) argue for minutes (c) briefly, then go on (d) ignore it

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