Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 197 · 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 nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are sleepy (c) you are listening (d) you are bored
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
3. 3.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) talking over others (d) going off topic
4. 4.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
7. 7.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🛡️ 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
9. 9.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
11. 11.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) shouting from your seat (c) sitting if declined (d) talking before accepted
12. 12.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
13. 13.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a don’t (b) a do
14. 14.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
15. 15.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
18. 18.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Mangoes taste best.
19. 19.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
21. 21.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) keep talking (b) argue with them (c) stay standing (d) sit down politely
22. 22.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) correct facts (c) a clear, steady voice (d) linking with teammates
23. 23.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
24. 24.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
25. 25.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) best (d) twelve
26. 26.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
27. 27.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
31. 31.True or false: “listening carefully” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
34. 34.True or false: “only your own view” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) a joke
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) clear reasoning (c) strong evidence (d) answering opponents
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
39. 39.📝 The proposition team scores 257 marks and the opposition team scores 265 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
40. 40.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the evaluator (c) the idea, not the person (d) both, loudly

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