Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 663 · 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-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or greeting the judges? (a) a short summary (b) greeting the judges
2. 2.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
3. 3.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
4. 4.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
7. 7.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
8. 8.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) an unsigned poster (c) the city water board (d) a chat forward
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
10. 10.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
12. 12.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
13. 13.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to propose”
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
15. 15.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
16. 16.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
17. 17.True or false: “linking to daily life” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) repeating others (c) talking over others (d) listening to others
19. 19.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a don’t (b) a do
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Chess is boring.
22. 22.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the judges (c) the loudest team (d) the audience
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the topic (b) a long story first (c) shouting to be first (d) defining the key word
24. 24.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a question that helps (b) shouting a slogan (c) a made-up figure (d) complaining about time
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion has 5 members and lasts 5 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) making a long speech (c) offering nonstop (d) shouting from your seat
29. 29.✋ A speech is 5 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) a short, clear question (c) a long story first (d) a calm, clear voice
35. 35.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
37. 37.📝 The proposition team scores 191 marks and the opposition team scores 186 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
38. 38.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
39. 39.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
40. 40.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) eye contact (c) strong evidence (d) confident posture

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