Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 839 · 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.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
4. 4.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) arms crossed, frowning (c) eye contact with all (d) rolling your eyes
5. 5.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 3 (d) 6
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering in mid-speech (d) asking a short question
7. 7.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
11. 11.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) hide the source (c) make it bigger (d) check where it came from
12. 12.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
13. 13.True or false: “a long, pointless story” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “important” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”
15. 15.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Mangoes taste best.
17. 17.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.✋ 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?
19. 19.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) members speak freely (c) a motion to argue (d) a set speaking order
20. 20.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
21. 21.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) how you take part (c) your clothes (d) your handwriting
22. 22.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) relevant examples (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good use of time (d) good pace and pauses
23. 23.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
24. 24.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
25. 25.🤝 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) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
27. 27.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
28. 28.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) staying on topic (b) letting others finish (c) giving facts for points (d) shouting over others
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
32. 32.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good pace and pauses (d) eye contact
34. 34.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) leaving early (b) a strong, fresh point (c) shouting louder (d) repeating the opener
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) for example (c) such as (d) the reason is
36. 36.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Aarav interrupted others again and again; Ananya spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Rohan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Rohan (c) Aarav
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
38. 38.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
39. 39.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the silent member (c) the fastest talker (d) a clear, fair speaker

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