Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 610 · 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.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
2. 2.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the topic statement (b) the timekeeper (c) the last speech (d) the winner’s prize
3. 3.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Could we start by asking what a good school canteen looks like?” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) so (d) for example
5. 5.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a brief, sharp point? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
6. 6.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) stay silent (c) talk the longest (d) explore a topic together
7. 7.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) loud and long (d) relevant and reliable
8. 8.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
10. 10.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) homework is boring (c) I like football (d) you are a show-off
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
12. 12.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
13. 13.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
14. 14.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Over and out.”
15. 15.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 3 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
16. 16.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
17. 17.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) how you take part (c) your clothes (d) your handwriting
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Riya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Meera argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Ananya stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Ananya (c) Riya
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
22. 22.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) adding to their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) mocking their idea
25. 25.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
26. 26.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
31. 31.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: interrupting others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
34. 34.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.True or false: “mentioning key facts” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
38. 38.True or false: “getting facts wrong” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “a new example” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value

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