Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 899 · 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: “a long story first” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
5. 5.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
6. 6.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
7. 7.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Rohan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Tara built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Rohan (c) Riya
8. 8.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 22 for style and 62 in all. How many marks for strategy?
9. 9.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) saying “On that point” (c) standing up to offer (d) shouting from your seat
12. 12.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
13. 13.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
14. 14.🧩 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
15. 15.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) clear, relevant points (c) a good summary (d) saying nothing
16. 16.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
17. 17.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
18. 18.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) you never play sport (c) I like lunch break (d) sport is popular
20. 20.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
21. 21.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) leading without bossing (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) personal comments (d) polite disagreement
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Homework is dull.
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
24. 24.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
25. 25.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
27. 27.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) we can practise in class (c) homework is boring (d) you are a show-off
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) no new arguments (c) getting facts wrong (d) starting a new debate
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
32. 32.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) that is why
35. 35.True or false: “a relevant fact” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.✋ A speech is 8 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?
38. 38.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Tara spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Kabir interrupted others again and again; Meera started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Tara (c) Kabir
39. 39.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Over and out.”
40. 40.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) a speaker (d) the audience

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