Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 690 · 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.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
3. 3.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the proposition (d) the audience
4. 4.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “however” (b) “ugh” (c) “stupid” (d) “whatever”
5. 5.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🕒 A debate slot is 47 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
8. 8.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) positive (b) negative
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
11. 11.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) offering in mid-speech (c) offering in minute one (d) asking off-topic things
13. 13.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “mocking an idea” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Meera listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Arjun went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Arjun (c) Meera
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
17. 17.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Kabir went off topic to talk about a film; Ananya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Rohan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Kabir (c) Ananya
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) complain about it (b) stay silent (c) change the topic (d) define the key words
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 2 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 2 with proof
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
27. 27.📝 The proposition team scores 236 marks and the opposition team scores 249 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
28. 28.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: looking at the clock? (a) negative (b) positive
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) answering opponents (c) relevant examples (d) confident posture
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) members speak freely (c) fixed for and against (d) no fixed sides
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest
38. 38.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) sum up and appeal (b) add a new point (c) apologise (d) start a story
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence

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