Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 614 · 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.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Science is exciting.
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering in minute one (d) making a long speech
6. 6.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
7. 7.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) because (d) however
9. 9.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
11. 11.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
13. 13.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) never speak first (b) only if well prepared (c) always, at any cost
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) members speak freely (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) fixed for and against
18. 18.🧾 Good or poor summary: blaming others? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a joke off the topic (c) defining the key word (d) linking to daily life
20. 20.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
21. 21.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.True or false: “losing your temper” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) a clear team plan (c) correct facts (d) good pace and pauses
26. 26.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
27. 27.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) checking your phone (c) staying silent (d) staying on topic
28. 28.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Aarav built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Meera argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Rohan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Rohan (c) Meera
29. 29.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the judges (c) the proposition (d) the audience
30. 30.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
31. 31.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
32. 32.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) members speak freely (c) a set speaking order (d) reaching shared ideas
35. 35.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
36. 36.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) letting others finish (b) keeping points short (c) mocking an idea (d) giving facts for points
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
39. 39.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy

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