Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 211 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
3. 3.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) content, style, strategy (c) dress, height, luck (d) jokes, length, volume
4. 4.True or false: “naming the main points” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) sitting if declined (c) standing up to offer (d) talking before accepted
6. 6.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “stupid” (c) “however” (d) “whatever”
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
8. 8.True or false: “a clear last line” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) going off topic (c) polite disagreement (d) clear, relevant points
10. 10.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) building on others (b) ignoring others (c) talking over others (d) mocking others
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
12. 12.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) polite disagreement (b) leading without bossing (c) personal comments (d) bringing in quiet ones
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) a short summary so far (c) restating the topic (d) going off topic
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
16. 16.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) thanking the judges (c) a personal attack (d) answering their point
17. 17.True or false: “mentioning key facts” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) keeping points short (b) inviting a quiet member (c) using names politely (d) talking to one person
19. 19.🕒 A debate slot is 20 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
22. 22.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
23. 23.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
25. 25.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
27. 27.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) during the main points (c) in the middle minutes
28. 28.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
29. 29.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
31. 31.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
34. 34.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) standing up to offer (c) sitting if declined (d) offering nonstop
35. 35.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a don’t (b) a do
36. 36.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are sleepy (c) you are listening (d) you are bored
37. 37.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
38. 38.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) keeping points short (c) staying silent (d) using names politely
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True

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