Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 186 · 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: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
4. 4.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 20 for content, 26 for style and 61 in all. How many marks for strategy?
5. 5.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a joke off the topic (b) a wrong fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a relevant fact
6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
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.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) so
11. 11.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) a quick real example (c) linking to daily life (d) shouting to be first
12. 12.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: pointing a finger? (a) negative (b) positive
13. 13.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
17. 17.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
18. 18.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
20. 20.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
26. 26.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
27. 27.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they can lose marks (c) they win (d) nothing at all
28. 28.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) linking two ideas (c) a practical solution (d) complaining about time
30. 30.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) starting a new debate (c) only your own view (d) covering both sides
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) write it at the venue (c) time it in practice (d) guess on the day
33. 33.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a do (b) a don’t
34. 34.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) start a new point (c) finish your sentence (d) ignore it
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) proposition, opposition (c) sitting in a circle (d) a fixed time per speaker
37. 37.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) stay silent (b) define the key words (c) change the topic (d) complain about it
38. 38.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) complete (d) weak
39. 39.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 100 (d) about 50
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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