Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 872 · 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: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
3. 3.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) such as (c) so (d) but
6. 6.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wrong fact (b) shouting to be first (c) reading from notes (d) a calm, clear voice
9. 9.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
10. 10.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) a number you found (d) the point you argue
11. 11.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 34 for content, 28 for style and 74 in all. How many marks for strategy?
13. 13.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a don’t (b) a do
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) although (c) therefore (d) so
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
19. 19.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) someone feels (d) is a guess
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
22. 22.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) summarising (b) adding value (c) interrupting (d) building on
25. 25.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) a speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the audience
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
27. 27.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
29. 29.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
30. 30.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) gardens are pretty (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) you can’t grow plants
31. 31.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) cooking is a life skill (c) we learn healthy food
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
36. 36.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
37. 37.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
38. 38.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
40. 40.🧾 Good or poor summary: trailing off? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary

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