Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 605 · 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: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
3. 3.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) play helps us focus (d) you never play sport
4. 4.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a don’t (b) a do
5. 5.💎 Does this add value to a GD: the other side’s view? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
6. 6.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) reading from notes (c) a calm, clear voice (d) mumbling the start
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
8. 8.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) time it in practice (c) skip the ending (d) guess on the day
10. 10.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
11. 11.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
14. 14.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: open hands? (a) negative (b) positive
15. 15.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
16. 16.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) how you take part (b) your clothes (c) your handwriting (d) your height
17. 17.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
18. 18.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) yes, by roll number (c) no, anyone may speak
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
20. 20.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
21. 21.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: using names politely? (a) a do (b) a don’t
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) linking to daily life (b) setting out the scope (c) mumbling the start (d) a short, clear question
24. 24.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
26. 26.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “you lot” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
28. 28.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 20, 25 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
29. 29.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking longest (b) bringing something new (c) agreeing with all (d) speaking loudest
30. 30.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
33. 33.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
34. 34.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) shouting it (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
35. 35.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) explore a topic together (c) defeat the others (d) stay silent
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
39. 39.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) personal comments (c) talking over others (d) losing your temper
40. 40.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit

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