Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 662 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
7. 7.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
10. 10.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
13. 13.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are sleepy (c) you are bored (d) you are listening
15. 15.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: interrupting others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
16. 16.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the evaluator (c) the idea, not the person (d) both, loudly
17. 17.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
21. 21.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 33, 30 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) for instance
25. 25.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
28. 28.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) no new arguments (c) only your own view (d) starting a new debate
30. 30.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
32. 32.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
33. 33.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
34. 34.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Plants need water. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) linking two ideas (c) restating the topic (d) shouting a slogan
38. 38.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
39. 39.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a debate rule
40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

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