Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 632 · 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.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) links proof to the claim (c) ends the debate (d) repeats the claim
2. 2.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) Tuesday (c) metre (d) best
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
4. 4.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Tara invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Rohan stayed silent for the whole discussion; Vihaan laughed at a classmate’s idea. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Rohan (c) Tara
5. 5.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) a speaker
6. 6.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
7. 7.True or false: “losing your temper” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) relevant examples (c) confident posture (d) answering opponents
13. 13.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
14. 14.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) is for the motion
19. 19.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
20. 20.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
21. 21.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) define the key words (b) stay silent (c) change the topic (d) complain about it
22. 22.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 32 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
24. 24.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the end (c) at the start
25. 25.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) being short and clear (b) saying where we agreed (c) getting facts wrong (d) naming the main points
26. 26.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) leading without bossing (c) a good summary (d) going off topic
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
28. 28.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
29. 29.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) using names politely (b) interrupting others (c) keeping points short (d) letting others finish
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) your handwriting (c) how you take part (d) your clothes
33. 33.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) ignoring their idea (c) adding to their idea (d) mocking their idea
34. 34.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
35. 35.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting a slogan (b) going off topic (c) repeating the last point (d) a fact with numbers
37. 37.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
38. 38.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) guess

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