Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 817 · 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.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) relevant and reliable (d) old and vague
2. 2.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: losing your temper? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
6. 6.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) adding to their idea (b) mocking their idea (c) ignoring their idea (d) repeating your own idea
8. 8.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
10. 10.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ 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
12. 12.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
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) complain about it (c) stay silent (d) define the key words
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the other side’s view (b) a made-up figure (c) a question that helps (d) a fact with numbers
17. 17.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
19. 19.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) a reason or example (c) a frown (d) nothing
20. 20.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) confident posture (b) clear reasoning (c) answering opponents (d) good use of time
24. 24.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) such as (d) for example
28. 28.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
30. 30.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.True or false: “giving facts for points” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
35. 35.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) leading without bossing (d) losing your temper
36. 36.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting over others (b) interrupting others (c) speaking up early (d) talking to one person
40. 40.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) thanking the judges (c) repeating your point (d) answering their point

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