Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 109 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
2. 2.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) setting out the scope (c) a short, clear question (d) mumbling the start
3. 3.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
4. 4.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
6. 6.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Over and out.”
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
8. 8.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
9. 9.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 15 seconds (b) the whole speech (c) about 5 minutes (d) about 2 minutes
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving out one side (b) blaming others (c) only your own view (d) no new arguments
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Riya went off topic to talk about a film; Meera interrupted others again and again; Kabir gave three short, fresh points backed by facts. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Meera (c) Riya
13. 13.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) practice needs homework (c) teachers check homework
16. 16.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) starting with “sorry” (c) defining the key word (d) mumbling the start
17. 17.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 28, 20 and 20. What is the total out of 100?
18. 18.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) repeating the topic (c) a long story first (d) mumbling the start
21. 21.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) arguing when declined (c) shouting from your seat (d) talking before accepted
22. 22.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) ask a stranger
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
28. 28.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are sleepy (b) you are listening (c) you are bored (d) you are leaving
29. 29.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the judges (d) the audience
30. 30.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) the other side’s view (b) a fact with numbers (c) a made-up figure (d) a fresh angle
32. 32.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering in minute one (d) offering nonstop
33. 33.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
35. 35.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
37. 37.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) bossing everyone (b) choosing the winner (c) speaking the most (d) guiding the group fairly
39. 39.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
40. 40.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion

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