Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 985 · 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: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
3. 3.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
4. 4.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) getting facts wrong (c) leaving out one side (d) covering both sides
6. 6.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: interrupting others? (a) a don’t (b) a do
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving facts for points (b) keeping points short (c) interrupting others (d) staying on topic
9. 9.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) a joke
10. 10.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a short summary so far (c) a fresh angle (d) “I agree” and no more
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Plants need water. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Mangoes taste best.
12. 12.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering in minute one (d) offering in mid-speech
14. 14.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
15. 15.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📝 The proposition team scores 224 marks and the opposition team scores 228 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
18. 18.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
22. 22.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a quick real example (b) linking to daily life (c) defining the key word (d) mumbling the start
24. 24.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
25. 25.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) round it to 100 (c) make it bigger (d) check where it came from
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in rows facing a stage (d) in a circle or U
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
30. 30.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Meera started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Rohan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Saanvi only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Saanvi (b) Rohan (c) Meera
31. 31.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Nisha listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Rohan interrupted others again and again; Kabir stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Nisha (b) Rohan (c) Kabir
33. 33.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) must disprove the motion
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a set speaking order (c) no fixed sides (d) members speak freely
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
36. 36.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
38. 38.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
39. 39.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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