Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 794 · 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 of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to oppose”
2. 2.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
4. 4.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
5. 5.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) polite disagreement (b) repeating others (c) saying nothing (d) losing your temper
7. 7.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) define the key words (c) complain about it (d) stay silent
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
10. 10.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) open hands (b) a calm face (c) looking at the clock (d) facing the speaker
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to daily life (b) repeating the topic (c) a brief, sharp point (d) a quick real example
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only your own view (b) leaving out one side (c) covering both sides (d) getting facts wrong
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) the other side’s view (c) going off topic (d) a fresh angle
15. 15.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
17. 17.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) waiting to be accepted (c) saying “On that point” (d) asking a short question
18. 18.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make cooking a school subject.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 9 (c) 12 (d) 6
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking up early (b) checking your phone (c) mocking an idea (d) dominating the talk
21. 21.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) clear, relevant points (c) saying nothing (d) leading without bossing
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
24. 24.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
25. 25.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) a count of wasted plates (b) “I like food” (c) “food is food”
26. 26.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Meera stayed silent for the whole discussion; Arjun went off topic to talk about a film; Riya disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Meera (c) Riya
27. 27.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
28. 28.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
29. 29.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) sitting in a circle (d) proposition, opposition
32. 32.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the person asking (d) the speaker
35. 35.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) your clothes (c) how you take part (d) your handwriting
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Plants need water.
37. 37.True or false: “restating the topic” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
39. 39.🕒 A debate slot is 44 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
40. 40.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Breaking news…”

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