Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 769 · 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 words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This House…”
2. 2.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “a wrong fact” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a question that helps (b) the other side’s view (c) going off topic (d) a fresh angle
5. 5.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
7. 7.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) stay silent (b) talk the longest (c) defeat the others (d) explore a topic together
8. 8.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) waiting to be accepted (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering in mid-speech
9. 9.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
10. 10.True or false: “a made-up figure” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
12. 12.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
13. 13.True or false: “getting facts wrong” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
15. 15.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the opposition (b) the proposition (c) the judges (d) the audience
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 2 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 2 with proof
17. 17.🧾 Good or poor summary: leaving out one side? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
21. 21.True or false: “a relevant fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: giving facts for points? (a) a don’t (b) a do
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a quick real example (b) a wrong fact (c) a joke off the topic (d) starting with “sorry”
26. 26.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
28. 28.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 3 (c) 6 (d) 9
29. 29.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
31. 31.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
34. 34.⚖️ 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) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
37. 37.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “stupid” (c) “fair” (d) “important”
38. 38.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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading from notes (b) a wrong fact (c) repeating the topic (d) a quick real example
40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) so (d) on the other hand

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