Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 950 · 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: “linking with teammates” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
4. 4.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) keeping points short (b) speaking up early (c) inviting a quiet member (d) mocking an idea
5. 5.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
12. 12.True or false: “talking to one person” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
15. 15.🎤 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
16. 16.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) linking with teammates (c) clear reasoning (d) answering opponents
17. 17.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) good arguments (c) fancy clothes (d) the loudest voice
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
19. 19.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
21. 21.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
22. 22.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: losing your temper? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
23. 23.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
24. 24.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
26. 26.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
28. 28.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) it shows you listened (c) to fill time (d) to confuse them
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) fixed for and against (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) a set speaking order
31. 31.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) answering their point (c) a personal attack (d) repeating your point
32. 32.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
33. 33.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) no fixed sides (c) reaching shared ideas (d) judges pick a winner
34. 34.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
35. 35.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) interrupting (b) building on (c) summarising (d) adding value
36. 36.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
37. 37.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) a count of wasted plates (b) “food is food” (c) “I like food”
39. 39.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) gardens are pretty (c) I love flowers (d) seeds cost under ₹500
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side

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