Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 886 · 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: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a long, pointless story (b) repeating the last point (c) going off topic (d) a new example
3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
4. 4.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Meera argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Ishaan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Kabir disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Meera (c) Kabir
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
7. 7.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
13. 13.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) speed, size, shouting (c) content, style, strategy (d) dress, height, luck
15. 15.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) speaking longest (c) agreeing with all (d) bringing something new
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
17. 17.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
20. 20.⚖️ 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
21. 21.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a don’t (b) a do
22. 22.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
25. 25.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is for the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) may test the definition
26. 26.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speaker (c) the audience (d) the chairperson
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
28. 28.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) mocking the speaker (c) waiting to be accepted (d) saying “On that point”
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) what someone thinks
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) a speaker
34. 34.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) speak faster (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
36. 36.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Ice is frozen water.
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is always funny (c) someone feels (d) is a guess

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