Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 276 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 2 with proof (b) stating your side
4. 4.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) good arguments (c) the loudest voice (d) fancy clothes
5. 5.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) only your own view (b) saying where we agreed (c) a clear last line (d) naming the main points
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
7. 7.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
8. 8.⚖️ 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
9. 9.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
11. 11.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) only if well prepared (b) never speak first (c) always, at any cost
12. 12.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) speaks first
13. 13.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
14. 14.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) point it out calmly (d) ignore the judges
15. 15.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
16. 16.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
17. 17.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
18. 18.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering in minute one
20. 20.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering a fair point (b) mocking the speaker (c) offering in minute one (d) arguing when declined
22. 22.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
23. 23.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
26. 26.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Arjun interrupted others again and again; Aarav argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Tara listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Tara (c) Arjun
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
29. 29.True or false: “talking over others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good use of time (b) relevant examples (c) confident posture (d) a clear team plan
31. 31.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the person asking (d) the audience
32. 32.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) we learn healthy food
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to daily life (b) a calm, clear voice (c) mumbling the start (d) a relevant fact
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) may test the definition (c) is against the motion (d) answers the proposition
36. 36.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
37. 37.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) asking off-topic things (c) asking a short question (d) standing up to offer
38. 38.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) getting facts wrong (b) adding a new point (c) leaving out one side (d) a clear last line

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