Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 216 · 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: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
3. 3.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) the other side’s view (b) a new example (c) a fresh angle (d) a long, pointless story
4. 4.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) talking before accepted (c) offering nonstop (d) sitting if declined
5. 5.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
7. 7.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a made-up figure (b) a fact with numbers (c) a new example (d) the other side’s view
8. 8.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) start shouting (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
10. 10.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
12. 12.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya went off topic to talk about a film; Rohan only repeated what others had already said; Tara invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Riya (c) Tara
13. 13.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
16. 16.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 50 (d) about 6 to 10
18. 18.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
21. 21.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) no new arguments (b) saying where we agreed (c) covering both sides (d) leaving out one side
22. 22.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) keep talking (c) argue with them (d) sit down politely
23. 23.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 2 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
25. 25.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) positive (b) negative
26. 26.True or false: “mocking an idea” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
29. 29.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
31. 31.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “important”
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
33. 33.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) talking over others (c) polite disagreement (d) saying nothing
34. 34.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Kabir gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Nisha spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Rohan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Kabir (c) Nisha
35. 35.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) asking a short question (c) mocking the speaker (d) saying “On that point”
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) no fixed sides (b) judges pick a winner (c) proposition, opposition (d) fixed for and against
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) confident posture (c) answering opponents (d) a clear, steady voice
39. 39.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
40. 40.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False

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