Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 828 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a real-life case (b) a fresh angle (c) a short summary so far (d) a long, pointless story
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking an idea (b) shouting over others (c) speaking up early (d) checking your phone
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
5. 5.✋ A speech is 7 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
6. 6.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) point it out calmly (d) shout at them
7. 7.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) getting facts wrong (b) blaming others (c) no new arguments (d) a long repeat of all
10. 10.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
12. 12.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the judges
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
17. 17.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: inviting a quiet member? (a) a do (b) a don’t
18. 18.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
19. 19.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
20. 20.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) sitting in a circle (c) fixed for and against (d) a motion to argue
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
22. 22.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
23. 23.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) only if well prepared (b) never speak first (c) always, at any cost
24. 24.True or false: “complaining about time” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
28. 28.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) greet judges, opponents (c) start shouting (d) insult the motion
29. 29.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 1 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 1 with proof
31. 31.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a brief, sharp point? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
32. 32.True or false: “restating the topic” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving facts for points (b) letting others finish (c) inviting a quiet member (d) checking your phone
34. 34.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
36. 36.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result

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