Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 682 · 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.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “repeating others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
9. 9.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) so
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
15. 15.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a brief, sharp point? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) answering opponents (c) relevant examples (d) clear reasoning
18. 18.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) you never play sport
20. 20.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) in protected minutes (c) during the main points
21. 21.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
25. 25.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 31 for content, 37 for style and 84 in all. How many marks for strategy?
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to confuse them (b) to fill time (c) to tease them (d) it shows you listened
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
30. 30.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) relevant examples (c) confident posture (d) clear reasoning
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
34. 34.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) repeat it word for word (c) add a new angle (d) claim it first
35. 35.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
36. 36.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
38. 38.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) note 2–3 key points (b) check your phone (c) memorise a speech (d) close your eyes
39. 39.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False

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