Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 705 · 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.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying on topic (b) staying silent (c) shouting over others (d) talking to one person
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
6. 6.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) listening carefully (c) talking to one person (d) mocking an idea
7. 7.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) as a result
9. 9.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) links proof to the claim (c) ends the debate (d) repeats the claim
10. 10.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: giving facts for points? (a) a do (b) a don’t
11. 11.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to hide them (c) to waste time (d) to confuse rivals
12. 12.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
15. 15.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
16. 16.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Vihaan interrupted others again and again; Meera argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Riya disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Riya (c) Meera
18. 18.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) repeating the topic (c) a short, clear question (d) defining the key word
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) homework is boring (c) we can practise in class (d) you are a show-off
22. 22.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) nodding while listening (c) looking at the clock (d) slouching back
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
24. 24.True or false: “restating the topic” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the proposition (c) the opposition (d) the judges
26. 26.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
28. 28.True or false: “personal comments” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
30. 30.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, clear question (b) a long story first (c) a relevant fact (d) a calm, clear voice
33. 33.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
34. 34.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they get a bonus (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) offering in minute one (c) talking before accepted (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
37. 37.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Mangoes taste best.
40. 40.🧾 Good or poor summary: adding a new point? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary

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