Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 900 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) a quick real example (c) a brief, sharp point (d) reading from notes
2. 2.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long story first (b) reading from notes (c) a relevant fact (d) a wrong fact
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) fixed for and against
7. 7.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “This House…”
8. 8.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
10. 10.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) bringing something new (c) agreeing with all (d) speaking longest
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
12. 12.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a personal attack (b) shouting a slogan (c) going off topic (d) a fact with numbers
14. 14.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
15. 15.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
17. 17.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
18. 18.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) speak for them (b) ignore them (c) invite them in kindly (d) point at them
19. 19.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
21. 21.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
22. 22.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
24. 24.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) proven (c) strong (d) weak
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
26. 26.⚖️ 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
27. 27.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) twelve (c) best (d) metre
28. 28.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Tara went off topic to talk about a film; Vihaan interrupted others again and again; Meera started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Meera (c) Tara
29. 29.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) raise your voice (c) laugh at them (d) state their point fairly
31. 31.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
33. 33.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
34. 34.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
35. 35.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a practical solution (b) a question that helps (c) linking two ideas (d) “I agree” and no more
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
38. 38.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”

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