Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 348 · 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.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) eye contact (b) linking with teammates (c) a clear team plan (d) good use of time
5. 5.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a personal attack (b) a short summary so far (c) a fact with numbers (d) a practical solution
6. 6.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
7. 7.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
10. 10.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
12. 12.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
14. 14.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a don’t (b) a do
15. 15.💎 Does this add value to a GD: repeating the last point? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) answers the proposition
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
18. 18.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
20. 20.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to confuse rivals
21. 21.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
24. 24.True or false: “a made-up figure” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
26. 26.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the person, not the idea (c) the evaluator (d) the idea, not the person
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) using names politely (b) interrupting others (c) inviting a quiet member (d) speaking up early
30. 30.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) explore a topic together (d) stay silent
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
34. 34.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 9 (c) 6 (d) 12
35. 35.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
36. 36.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
37. 37.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) complain about it (c) define the key words (d) stay silent
38. 38.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking up early (b) staying on topic (c) arguing for its own sake (d) letting others finish
40. 40.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition

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