Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 93 · 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 linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) due to (d) for instance
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) no set order of turns (c) sitting in a circle (d) reaching shared ideas
3. 3.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a long story first? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
4. 4.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
5. 5.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Ishaan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Meera interrupted others again and again; Vihaan stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Meera (c) Ishaan
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
10. 10.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) saying where we agreed (b) trailing off (c) being short and clear (d) a clear last line
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the opposition (d) the proposition
16. 16.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
17. 17.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) no, anyone may speak (b) yes, by height (c) yes, by roll number
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a motion to argue (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) a topic to explore (d) a set speaking order
19. 19.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
20. 20.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
21. 21.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
24. 24.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) number of turns (b) length of turns (c) quality of points
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) although (c) however (d) but
26. 26.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
27. 27.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) no set order of turns (d) fixed for and against
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
29. 29.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “stupid” (c) “however” (d) “whatever”
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading from notes (b) linking to daily life (c) a long story first (d) a joke off the topic
32. 32.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) a guess (c) an unsigned poster (d) the city water board
33. 33.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
35. 35.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker

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