Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 890 · 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 a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) may test the definition
5. 5.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) because (c) such as (d) therefore
8. 8.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or points against? (a) points in favour (b) points against
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) offering nonstop (c) arguing when declined (d) making a long speech
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
11. 11.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
14. 14.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
15. 15.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “I like food”
20. 20.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Over and out.”
21. 21.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) eye contact (c) good pace and pauses (d) strong evidence
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) “I agree” and no more (c) the other side’s view (d) complaining about time
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
24. 24.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
27. 27.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) is always funny
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
30. 30.🚩 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) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
31. 31.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
35. 35.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
37. 37.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the timekeeper (d) the topic statement
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) standing up to offer (c) offering in minute one (d) offering in mid-speech
40. 40.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False

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