Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 631 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) a clear, steady voice (c) relevant examples (d) good pace and pauses
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) for instance
3. 3.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Goodbye…”
4. 4.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
7. 7.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) leaving out one side (c) a clear last line (d) mentioning key facts
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
10. 10.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
12. 12.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
13. 13.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
16. 16.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) reading from notes (b) a quick real example (c) shouting to be first (d) repeating the topic
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
19. 19.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
20. 20.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
21. 21.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
22. 22.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
23. 23.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 28, 28 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
24. 24.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) a real-life case (c) the other side’s view (d) a made-up figure
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
26. 26.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) relevant examples (c) correct facts (d) a clear team plan
30. 30.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
31. 31.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) proposition, opposition (c) members speak freely (d) no set order of turns
33. 33.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
35. 35.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) complete (d) strong
36. 36.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) good use of time (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear, steady voice
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True

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