Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 898 · 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.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
2. 2.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
3. 3.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Meera argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Aarav spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Riya gave three short, fresh points backed by facts. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Meera (c) Aarav
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
5. 5.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) start a new point (b) speak faster (c) ignore it (d) finish your sentence
6. 6.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.✋ A speech is 6 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
12. 12.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) mocking the speaker (c) standing up to offer (d) offering in mid-speech
13. 13.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
14. 14.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
17. 17.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) negative (b) positive
18. 18.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ 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
20. 20.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.True or false: “a relevant fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
26. 26.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
27. 27.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
28. 28.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) fancy clothes (c) good arguments (d) the loudest voice
30. 30.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “however” (d) “stupid”
31. 31.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
33. 33.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) saying where we agreed (b) a clear last line (c) being short and clear (d) leaving out one side
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
35. 35.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
36. 36.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) quality of points (c) number of turns
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
39. 39.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) complain about it (c) define the key words (d) stay silent
40. 40.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) bringing something new (c) agreeing with all (d) speaking longest

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