Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 73 · 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.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
2. 2.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
3. 3.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
5. 5.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
6. 6.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) answering their point
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) therefore
8. 8.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: repeating the topic? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
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.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
12. 12.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) dominating (b) adding value (c) summarising (d) building on
13. 13.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the timekeeper (d) the loudest team
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) however
17. 17.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) “food is food” (c) a count of wasted plates
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke off the topic (b) mumbling the start (c) a short, clear question (d) reading from notes
19. 19.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
20. 20.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Chess is boring.
24. 24.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the start (c) at the end
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Rainy days are fun.
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) therefore (d) although
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
29. 29.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the idea, not the person (c) the person, not the idea (d) the evaluator
31. 31.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: nodding while listening? (a) negative (b) positive
32. 32.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
33. 33.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only the first speaker (b) the whole group (c) only your friends (d) only you
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) however (c) so (d) due to
35. 35.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) waiting to be accepted (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) saying “On that point”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) good use of time
38. 38.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) mocking their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) adding to their idea (d) ignoring their idea
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wrong fact (b) starting with “sorry” (c) reading from notes (d) a calm, clear voice
40. 40.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence

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