Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 617 · 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: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) but (d) this is because
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
5. 5.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) saying nothing (c) clear, relevant points (d) talking over others
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) waiting to be accepted (c) talking before accepted (d) mocking the speaker
7. 7.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I must decline, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
8. 8.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
10. 10.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the last speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
11. 11.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is always funny (c) is a guess (d) someone feels
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) going off topic (b) the other side’s view (c) a personal attack (d) a long, pointless story
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
16. 16.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
19. 19.True or false: “listening carefully” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
21. 21.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Ananya only repeated what others had already said; Meera stayed silent for the whole discussion; Nisha built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Meera (c) Nisha
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) bringing something new (c) speaking loudest (d) speaking longest
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
26. 26.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, clear question (b) reading from notes (c) a wrong fact (d) starting with “sorry”
31. 31.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) just one word (b) about a minute (c) about ten minutes (d) about an hour
32. 32.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: talking to one person? (a) a don’t (b) a do
33. 33.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) I like lunch break
34. 34.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) a speaker (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
38. 38.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
39. 39.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a relevant fact (b) a brief, sharp point (c) shouting to be first (d) setting out the scope
40. 40.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour

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