Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 894 · 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: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a question that helps (b) complaining about time (c) repeating the last point (d) a made-up figure
4. 4.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) a set speaking order (d) judges pick a winner
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear, steady voice (c) clear reasoning (d) good use of time
8. 8.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
10. 10.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) interrupting others (c) arguing for its own sake (d) letting others finish
11. 11.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying on topic? (a) a don’t (b) a do
12. 12.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
13. 13.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
16. 16.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
17. 17.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) both, loudly (c) the evaluator (d) the idea, not the person
18. 18.Which of these is a GD do? (a) talking to one person (b) arguing for its own sake (c) listening carefully (d) staying silent
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no new arguments (b) adding a new point (c) covering both sides (d) naming the main points
20. 20.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) mocking their idea (c) adding to their idea (d) ignoring their idea
21. 21.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
22. 22.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) reading from notes (c) defining the key word (d) repeating the topic
25. 25.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) saying where we agreed (c) a long repeat of all (d) staying neutral
26. 26.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) speaking longest (c) agreeing with all (d) bringing something new
27. 27.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) members speak freely
29. 29.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
31. 31.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “This shows that…”
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
34. 34.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
35. 35.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) homework is boring (c) we can practise in class (d) you are a show-off
36. 36.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) open hands (c) pointing a finger (d) rolling your eyes
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) impolite (b) polite
38. 38.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a personal attack (c) a new example (d) a real-life case
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it

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