Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 811 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
4. 4.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
6. 6.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
7. 7.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a calm face (c) pointing a finger (d) arms crossed, frowning
8. 8.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
11. 11.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a quick real example (b) a relevant fact (c) setting out the scope (d) a wrong fact
12. 12.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
17. 17.🚀 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
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
19. 19.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) sport is popular
20. 20.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) mocking their idea (d) adding to their idea
21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
22. 22.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
23. 23.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) nothing (c) a reason or example (d) a louder voice
26. 26.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) give up the speech (c) argue for minutes (d) ignore it
27. 27.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
28. 28.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to judge content (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to ask questions
32. 32.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) talking over others (c) going off topic (d) saying nothing
33. 33.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) trailing off (c) blaming others (d) a long repeat of all
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
38. 38.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) a calm face (b) open hands (c) eye contact with all (d) looking at the clock
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?

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