Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 818 · 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.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) copy it back
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) although (d) so
3. 3.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) bringing something new (b) speaking loudest (c) speaking longest (d) agreeing with all
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) due to
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
8. 8.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) best
10. 10.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
11. 11.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) for example (d) on the other hand
13. 13.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it wastes time (c) judges dislike it (d) it shows good strategy
14. 14.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the loudest voice (c) fancy clothes (d) the longest speech
15. 15.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
16. 16.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) no set order of turns (d) a fixed time per speaker
17. 17.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) tapping the table (b) sitting upright (c) looking at the clock (d) pointing a finger
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
24. 24.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving out one side (b) starting a new debate (c) getting facts wrong (d) covering both sides
31. 31.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) keeping points short (b) staying on topic (c) shouting over others (d) letting others finish
32. 32.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Chess is boring.
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) a brief, sharp point (c) reading from notes (d) a relevant fact
35. 35.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
36. 36.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 33, 35 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?

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