Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 987 · 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: “shouting over others” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
3. 3.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) the whole speech (c) about 2 minutes (d) about 15 seconds
4. 4.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
5. 5.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) clear reasoning (b) good pace and pauses (c) strong evidence (d) correct facts
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
7. 7.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
10. 10.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
12. 12.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) linking with teammates (d) good pace and pauses
14. 14.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) metre
15. 15.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) polite disagreement (d) leading without bossing
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short summary so far (b) a new example (c) a fact with numbers (d) a made-up figure
18. 18.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) linking to daily life (c) reading from notes (d) a quick real example
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
20. 20.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “however” (c) “whatever” (d) “ugh”
23. 23.📝 The proposition team scores 243 marks and the opposition team scores 250 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
24. 24.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Arjun laughed at a classmate’s idea; Riya spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Meera disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Meera (c) Riya
25. 25.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) speaks first
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
27. 27.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) a speaker (d) the timekeeper
28. 28.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
29. 29.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) because (c) but (d) for example
32. 32.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
34. 34.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
36. 36.True or false: “shouting a slogan” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a GD do? (a) shouting over others (b) talking to one person (c) interrupting others (d) using names politely
38. 38.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “you lot”
39. 39.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in a circle or U (b) in rows facing a stage (c) one behind another (d) back to back
40. 40.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) homework is boring

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