Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 314 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
2. 2.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) letting others finish (b) keeping points short (c) mocking an idea (d) staying on topic
3. 3.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 36 for style and 87 in all. How many marks for strategy?
4. 4.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a made-up figure (b) linking two ideas (c) a real-life case (d) a fresh angle
5. 5.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) going off topic (c) listening to others (d) polite disagreement
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) a calm face (c) pointing a finger (d) rolling your eyes
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
10. 10.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
12. 12.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are sleepy (b) you are listening (c) you are leaving (d) you are bored
13. 13.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 3 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
16. 16.True or false: “defining the key word” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
18. 18.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
19. 19.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
21. 21.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
22. 22.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the timekeeper (c) the last speaker (d) the audience
24. 24.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
26. 26.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) write it at the venue (c) skip the ending (d) time it in practice
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Plants need water. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Plants need water. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
30. 30.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) repeating the last point (c) a new example (d) a short summary so far
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
33. 33.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) shouting it (c) a rude word (d) saying it twice
35. 35.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) members speak freely (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a motion to argue
36. 36.🕒 A debate slot is 47 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) good pace and pauses
39. 39.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) point at them (b) ignore them (c) invite them in kindly (d) speak for them

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