Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 129 · 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.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
2. 2.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a quick real example (c) repeating the topic (d) setting out the scope
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) that is why (d) such as
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) setting out the scope (b) defining the key word (c) a brief, sharp point (d) repeating the topic
5. 5.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Saanvi invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Nisha only repeated what others had already said; Kabir interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Nisha (c) Saanvi
6. 6.True or false: “making a long speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
8. 8.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the idea, not the person (c) the person, not the idea (d) the evaluator
9. 9.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
12. 12.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
14. 14.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.✋ 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?
16. 16.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) reading from notes (b) setting out the scope (c) defining the key word (d) a relevant fact
17. 17.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
19. 19.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) nothing (b) a louder voice (c) a reason or example (d) a frown
20. 20.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) getting facts wrong (b) starting a new debate (c) no new arguments (d) a long repeat of all
22. 22.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to confuse rivals (c) to hide them (d) to waste time
24. 24.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🚀 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
26. 26.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) trust a rumour (c) ask a stranger (d) guess
27. 27.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
28. 28.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) speaks first (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must disprove the motion
29. 29.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) for instance (d) because
31. 31.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) linking with teammates (c) a clear team plan (d) good use of time
33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) such as (c) so (d) the reason is
34. 34.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
37. 37.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) open hands (b) a calm face (c) rolling your eyes (d) nodding while listening
38. 38.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is always funny (c) can be checked (d) is a guess
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) proposition, opposition (c) a set speaking order (d) a topic to explore
40. 40.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) note 2–3 key points (c) close your eyes (d) check your phone

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