Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 308 · 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 “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
2. 2.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.✋ A speech is 7 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
4. 4.True or false: “polite disagreement” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
6. 6.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🕒 A debate slot is 40 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Chess is boring.
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a joke off the topic? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dominating the talk (b) staying silent (c) using names politely (d) shouting over others
14. 14.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) a calm face (c) facing the speaker (d) open hands
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
17. 17.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) tell a long joke (c) insult the motion (d) start shouting
18. 18.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) staying neutral (b) being short and clear (c) a clear last line (d) blaming others
19. 19.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) best (c) twelve (d) Tuesday
20. 20.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) a guess (c) the city water board (d) an unsigned poster
21. 21.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) a relevant fact (c) a short, clear question (d) a long story first
22. 22.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
23. 23.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Rohan started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Aarav went off topic to talk about a film; Arjun only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Rohan (c) Aarav
24. 24.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
25. 25.Which of these is a GD do? (a) staying silent (b) arguing for its own sake (c) checking your phone (d) speaking up early
26. 26.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) positive (b) negative
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
28. 28.✋ A speech is 8 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
29. 29.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) never speak first (b) always, at any cost (c) only if well prepared
30. 30.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) making a long speech (d) offering in minute one
33. 33.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
35. 35.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
37. 37.🧾 Good or poor summary: trailing off? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
39. 39.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long, pointless story (b) a practical solution (c) a made-up figure (d) “I agree” and no more

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