Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 873 · 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) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) as a result
2. 2.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
4. 4.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) shouting from your seat (d) sitting if declined
5. 5.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
6. 6.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
7. 7.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) a long repeat of all (c) naming the main points (d) blaming others
8. 8.True or false: “shouting to be first” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) for instance
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) kids need a long rest (c) we forget in long breaks
13. 13.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) shouting to be first (c) a long story first (d) starting with “sorry”
14. 14.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
15. 15.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
17. 17.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) you can’t grow plants (d) gardens are pretty
19. 19.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
20. 20.True or false: “Who asked you?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ 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
22. 22.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the opposition (c) the judges (d) the proposition
23. 23.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
25. 25.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Mangoes taste best.
27. 27.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the loudest team (c) the audience (d) the judges
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying on topic (b) dominating the talk (c) speaking up early (d) keeping points short
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
34. 34.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the winner’s prize (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
35. 35.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) strong (c) complete (d) proven
36. 36.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: repeating the topic? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
40. 40.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False

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