Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 379 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: inviting a quiet member? (a) a do (b) a don’t
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
4. 4.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) just 1 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) about 50
5. 5.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are sleepy (c) you are bored (d) you are listening
6. 6.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 9 (c) 3 (d) 6
7. 7.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) offering in minute one (c) offering a fair point (d) making a long speech
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the proposition
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
14. 14.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a practical solution (b) a fresh angle (c) linking two ideas (d) “I agree” and no more
16. 16.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) getting facts wrong (b) covering both sides (c) a long repeat of all (d) leaving out one side
17. 17.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) homework is boring (c) you are a show-off (d) we can practise in class
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
21. 21.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) the whole group (b) only the first speaker (c) only you (d) only your friends
22. 22.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about an hour (b) about ten minutes (c) just one word (d) about a minute
23. 23.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) insult the motion (c) greet judges, opponents (d) start shouting
24. 24.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
25. 25.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
26. 26.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: pointing a finger? (a) positive (b) negative
28. 28.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking off-topic things? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a closing appeal
30. 30.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) sitting upright (c) rolling your eyes (d) a calm face
31. 31.🕒 A debate slot is 23 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
32. 32.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
34. 34.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) naming the main points (c) covering both sides (d) mentioning key facts
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
37. 37.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) mocking others (b) building on others (c) ignoring others (d) talking over others
38. 38.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) how you take part (b) your handwriting (c) your height (d) your clothes
39. 39.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the silent member (c) the fastest talker (d) a clear, fair speaker
40. 40.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False

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