Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 744 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being short and clear (b) covering both sides (c) leaving out one side (d) a clear last line
2. 2.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) judges pick a winner
4. 4.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting others (b) staying on topic (c) staying silent (d) checking your phone
6. 6.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Arjun gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Vihaan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Nisha argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Nisha (c) Arjun
7. 7.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
10. 10.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
16. 16.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
18. 18.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
19. 19.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
20. 20.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) answering opponents (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear, steady voice (d) correct facts
21. 21.✋ A speech is 4 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?
22. 22.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) defeat the others
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
26. 26.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 25 for content, 23 for style and 62 in all. How many marks for strategy?
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
30. 30.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
31. 31.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to judge content (d) to choose motions
32. 32.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
34. 34.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
36. 36.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 2 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 5 minutes
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “a personal attack” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This House…”

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