Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 867 · 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.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a number you found (c) a joke (d) the judges’ marks
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke off the topic (b) linking to daily life (c) a calm, clear voice (d) a brief, sharp point
4. 4.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
5. 5.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
10. 10.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) strong (d) proven
13. 13.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the evaluator (b) the idea, not the person (c) both, loudly (d) the person, not the idea
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a question that helps (b) a made-up figure (c) going off topic (d) complaining about time
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
16. 16.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
17. 17.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a polite reply
18. 18.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) getting facts wrong (b) saying where we agreed (c) blaming others (d) leaving out one side
20. 20.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack
21. 21.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
22. 22.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) so (d) for example
24. 24.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
27. 27.True or false: “mocking an idea” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
29. 29.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) A year has 12 months.
30. 30.✋ A speech is 6 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?
31. 31.🎤 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?
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) repeating the last point (b) a practical solution (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a personal attack
35. 35.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) during the main points (c) in the middle minutes
36. 36.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
38. 38.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
39. 39.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Saanvi argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Vihaan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Arjun disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Arjun (c) Vihaan
40. 40.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering nonstop (d) sitting if declined

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