Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 16 · 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.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
2. 2.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
3. 3.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
8. 8.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
9. 9.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) complaining about time (c) the other side’s view (d) a long, pointless story
10. 10.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
11. 11.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Meera argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Rohan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Riya built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Riya (c) Rohan
13. 13.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) summarising (b) building on (c) dominating (d) adding value
14. 14.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
15. 15.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
16. 16.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
18. 18.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
21. 21.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
23. 23.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) a fresh angle (c) a practical solution (d) a personal attack
26. 26.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) we can practise in class (c) I like football (d) you are a show-off
27. 27.True or false: “making a long speech” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
31. 31.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
33. 33.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
35. 35.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) covering both sides (b) naming the main points (c) adding a new point (d) saying where we agreed
36. 36.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: using names politely? (a) a do (b) a don’t
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no set order of turns (b) a set speaking order (c) judges pick a winner (d) fixed for and against
38. 38.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True

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