Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 965 · 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.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
2. 2.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) a clear last line (c) being short and clear (d) leaving out one side
6. 6.🧾 Good or poor summary: trailing off? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Ananya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Riya laughed at a classmate’s idea; Kabir interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Riya (c) Ananya
10. 10.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
12. 12.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
14. 14.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
15. 15.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) good use of time (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
16. 16.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a fresh angle (c) a practical solution (d) shouting a slogan
19. 19.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) answers the proposition
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) that is why (d) for instance
22. 22.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
23. 23.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
24. 24.True or false: “a calm, clear voice” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
28. 28.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
29. 29.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
31. 31.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) good pace and pauses (c) linking with teammates (d) strong evidence
32. 32.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) argue for minutes (c) give up the speech (d) briefly, then go on
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) invite them in kindly (b) point at them (c) ignore them (d) speak for them
36. 36.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) defines the key words (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
38. 38.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: talking to one person? (a) a do (b) a don’t
39. 39.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the start (c) at the end
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) good use of time (c) strong evidence (d) clear reasoning

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