Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 909 · 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.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to fill time (c) it shows you listened (d) to confuse them
2. 2.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 3 (c) 12 (d) 6
3. 3.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) a long story first (c) repeating the topic (d) a brief, sharp point
4. 4.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
5. 5.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying silent? (a) a don’t (b) a do
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
8. 8.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
9. 9.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
12. 12.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) interrupting others (c) talking to one person (d) keeping points short
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
18. 18.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) setting out the scope (b) a short, clear question (c) reading from notes (d) linking to daily life
21. 21.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
25. 25.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
26. 26.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
27. 27.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speech (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
28. 28.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
30. 30.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) guess on the day (c) write it at the venue (d) time it in practice
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
32. 32.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
33. 33.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This House…” (d) “Dear diary…”
34. 34.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the silent member (c) the fastest talker (d) a clear, fair speaker
35. 35.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) speaking longest (c) agreeing with all (d) bringing something new
36. 36.True or false: “bringing in quiet ones” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
38. 38.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Ishaan invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Aarav only repeated what others had already said; Vihaan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Aarav (c) Vihaan
39. 39.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
40. 40.⚖️ 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

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