Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 201 · 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.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
3. 3.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “however” (d) “stupid”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Mangoes taste best.
6. 6.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Plants need water. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
9. 9.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it is not allowed (b) it shows good strategy (c) judges dislike it (d) it wastes time
10. 10.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a personal attack (b) a long, pointless story (c) shouting a slogan (d) the other side’s view
11. 11.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
14. 14.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 23 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
15. 15.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) offering a fair point (c) offering nonstop (d) arguing when declined
16. 16.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear team plan (b) strong evidence (c) eye contact (d) clear reasoning
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
18. 18.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) a rude word (d) shouting it
19. 19.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a question that helps (b) a long, pointless story (c) linking two ideas (d) a fact with numbers
21. 21.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) nothing at all
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) you never play sport (c) sport is popular (d) I like lunch break
24. 24.True or false: “a practical solution” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: inviting a quiet member? (a) a do (b) a don’t
26. 26.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: reading from notes? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) for example
29. 29.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) links proof to the claim (c) ends the debate (d) repeats the claim
30. 30.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) A year has 12 months.
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Plants need water. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) that is why
33. 33.Which of these is a GD do? (a) staying silent (b) checking your phone (c) giving facts for points (d) talking to one person
34. 34.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
36. 36.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 40 for content, 26 for style and 79 in all. How many marks for strategy?
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) repeating others (b) talking over others (c) polite disagreement (d) losing your temper
40. 40.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of interest (c) point of information (d) piece of idea

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