Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 636 · 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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 12 (c) 3 (d) 9
2. 2.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a quick real example (b) defining the key word (c) a short, clear question (d) mumbling the start
3. 3.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a question that helps (b) restating the topic (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a made-up figure
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Rainy days are fun.
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
7. 7.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) they win
8. 8.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) open hands (b) sitting upright (c) eye contact with all (d) pointing a finger
9. 9.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) shouting a slogan (b) a question that helps (c) repeating the last point (d) a personal attack
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
12. 12.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the evaluator (c) both, loudly (d) the person, not the idea
13. 13.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
16. 16.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
17. 17.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “stupid” (c) “ugh” (d) “however”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) defines the key words
19. 19.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
21. 21.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
22. 22.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
25. 25.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) going off topic (c) polite disagreement (d) personal comments
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear team plan (c) linking with teammates (d) eye contact
27. 27.⚖️ 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
28. 28.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) however (d) to give an example
32. 32.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a topic to explore (d) proposition, opposition
35. 35.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: giving facts for points? (a) a don’t (b) a do
36. 36.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
37. 37.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) leaving out one side (c) naming the main points (d) staying neutral
38. 38.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it

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