Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 958 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
3. 3.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) it shows you listened (c) to tease them (d) to confuse them
4. 4.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
5. 5.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
7. 7.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
9. 9.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a real-life case (b) a new example (c) a made-up figure (d) a practical solution
10. 10.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
11. 11.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
13. 13.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
16. 16.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
20. 20.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) shouting it (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
21. 21.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: interrupting others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
23. 23.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “stupid” (c) “however” (d) “whatever”
25. 25.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Arjun disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Tara went off topic to talk about a film; Aarav stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Tara (c) Aarav
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
27. 27.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
32. 32.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
33. 33.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
34. 34.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
35. 35.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
36. 36.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must prove the motion
37. 37.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
40. 40.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a do (b) a don’t

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