Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 103 · 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.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Plants need water.
3. 3.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
4. 4.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the speaker (d) the person asking
5. 5.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
7. 7.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) clear reasoning (c) answering opponents (d) good pace and pauses
8. 8.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
9. 9.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) stay silent (c) defeat the others (d) talk the longest
10. 10.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) strong evidence (c) good use of time (d) good pace and pauses
11. 11.🤝 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) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
12. 12.✋ A speech is 8 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?
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
14. 14.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
15. 15.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) listening carefully (b) using names politely (c) speaking up early (d) interrupting others
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) answers the proposition (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
17. 17.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) links proof to the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
18. 18.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
19. 19.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) mumbling the start (b) a relevant fact (c) reading from notes (d) a joke off the topic
22. 22.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
23. 23.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) saying it twice
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mumbling the start (b) a brief, sharp point (c) a calm, clear voice (d) linking to daily life
25. 25.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
26. 26.✋ A speech is 6 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?
27. 27.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
28. 28.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
29. 29.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
31. 31.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
32. 32.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
34. 34.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “arguing when declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) ask a stranger
39. 39.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False

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