Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 800 · 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.🏗️ 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
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no set order of turns (c) a set speaking order (d) members speak freely
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) answering opponents (c) correct facts (d) linking with teammates
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
7. 7.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) shouting to be first (c) a calm, clear voice (d) starting with “sorry”
10. 10.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
12. 12.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
15. 15.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) shout at them (c) copy it back (d) ignore the judges
16. 16.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Riya spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Rohan built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Riya (c) Tara
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
19. 19.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) arguing for its own sake (b) listening carefully (c) speaking up early (d) using names politely
22. 22.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 36 for content, 33 for style and 84 in all. How many marks for strategy?
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest
24. 24.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the judges
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
27. 27.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) judges dislike it (c) it is not allowed (d) it wastes time
29. 29.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Meera interrupted others again and again; Ananya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Kabir invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Meera (c) Kabir
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) loud and long (d) old and vague
33. 33.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
34. 34.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Mangoes taste best.
38. 38.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) mocking the speaker (c) asking off-topic things (d) arguing when declined
40. 40.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “This shows that…”

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