Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 980 · 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.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
2. 2.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking longest (b) agreeing with all (c) speaking loudest (d) bringing something new
4. 4.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “a brief, sharp point” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) to give an example
9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
10. 10.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
13. 13.🤝 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) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
14. 14.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) point it out calmly
15. 15.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “This shows that…”
16. 16.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
17. 17.✋ A speech is 4 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?
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 1 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 1 with proof
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) speaking the most (b) choosing the winner (c) guiding the group fairly (d) bossing everyone
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
25. 25.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
26. 26.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
29. 29.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in minute one (b) talking before accepted (c) waiting to be accepted (d) making a long speech
33. 33.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
34. 34.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
35. 35.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a short summary so far (b) a fact with numbers (c) going off topic (d) a new example
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a don’t (b) a do
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
39. 39.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Plants need water. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.

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