Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 928 · 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: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
3. 3.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke off the topic (b) linking to daily life (c) reading from notes (d) a long story first
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
6. 6.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
7. 7.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
8. 8.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) repeat it word for word (b) claim it first (c) stay quiet forever (d) add a new angle
9. 9.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “This House…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Dear diary…”
11. 11.✋ 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?
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) a fact with numbers (c) a long, pointless story (d) shouting a slogan
14. 14.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) only at the evaluator (b) at the floor (c) at the ceiling (d) at the whole group
16. 16.📝 The proposition team scores 211 marks and the opposition team scores 226 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
17. 17.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.📝 The proposition team scores 203 marks and the opposition team scores 189 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
20. 20.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) dress, height, luck (c) content, style, strategy (d) speed, size, shouting
21. 21.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) a clear, steady voice (c) clear reasoning (d) relevant examples
25. 25.🧾 Good or poor summary: adding a new point? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
26. 26.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) only your own view (c) blaming others (d) a long repeat of all
27. 27.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
30. 30.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
31. 31.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) False (b) True
32. 32.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
33. 33.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: losing your temper? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
34. 34.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Ishaan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Ananya only repeated what others had already said; Meera stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Meera (c) Ishaan
35. 35.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) repeating the topic (c) a long story first (d) a relevant fact
36. 36.True or false: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) adding a new point (c) leaving out one side (d) saying where we agreed
38. 38.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listening carefully (b) arguing for its own sake (c) using names politely (d) letting others finish
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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