Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 316 · 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.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎤 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
4. 4.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a don’t (b) a do
5. 5.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Goodbye…”
7. 7.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) nothing (c) a frown (d) a reason or example
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
9. 9.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
11. 11.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) open hands (b) nodding while listening (c) looking at the clock (d) sitting upright
12. 12.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
13. 13.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
14. 14.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
16. 16.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) is against the motion
18. 18.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
20. 20.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) leaving out one side (c) being short and clear (d) saying where we agreed
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) however (d) to give an example
22. 22.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) is always funny
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
24. 24.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
25. 25.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 27 for content, 32 for style and 69 in all. How many marks for strategy?
26. 26.True or false: “linking to daily life” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
28. 28.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) letting others finish (b) staying on topic (c) speaking up early (d) mocking an idea
29. 29.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ 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
32. 32.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
33. 33.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a new example (b) shouting a slogan (c) going off topic (d) a made-up figure
34. 34.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to keep speeches fair
35. 35.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
36. 36.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) however (d) because
37. 37.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit

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