Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 820 · 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.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) speaks first
3. 3.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) shouting it (c) facts that support it (d) a rude word
4. 4.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
6. 6.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long, pointless story (b) a made-up figure (c) complaining about time (d) a real-life case
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
12. 12.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) repeating the topic (c) a relevant fact (d) a long story first
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
16. 16.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
17. 17.True or false: “linking two ideas” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Plants need water. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
19. 19.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) a wrong fact (c) mumbling the start (d) reading from notes
21. 21.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dominating the talk (b) staying on topic (c) arguing for its own sake (d) staying silent
26. 26.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 25, 21 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
28. 28.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
29. 29.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) correct facts (b) eye contact (c) good pace and pauses (d) linking with teammates
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) going off topic (c) the other side’s view (d) shouting a slogan
32. 32.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ananya listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Vihaan interrupted others again and again; Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Ananya (c) Vihaan
33. 33.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
34. 34.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
36. 36.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) strong evidence (c) relevant examples (d) answering opponents
38. 38.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Rainy days are fun.

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