Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 407 · 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.🕒 A debate slot is 12 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
2. 2.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or restate the topic? (a) points in favour (b) restate the topic
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) mentioning key facts (c) being short and clear (d) naming the main points
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) no set order of turns (c) reaching shared ideas (d) sitting in a circle
5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
6. 6.Which of these is a GD do? (a) interrupting others (b) staying silent (c) arguing for its own sake (d) speaking up early
7. 7.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick real example (b) a calm, clear voice (c) starting with “sorry” (d) defining the key word
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) judges can follow you (c) to confuse rivals (d) to hide them
13. 13.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) interrupting (b) building on (c) summarising (d) adding value
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
15. 15.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: a calm face? (a) positive (b) negative
17. 17.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
19. 19.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
20. 20.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Kolkata is in India.
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
24. 24.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) asking a short question (d) arguing when declined
25. 25.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the argument (c) the audience (d) the speaker
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
27. 27.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to offer (b) offering nonstop (c) talking before accepted (d) shouting from your seat
31. 31.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
32. 32.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
33. 33.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) greet judges, opponents (c) insult the motion (d) tell a long joke
34. 34.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) However
35. 35.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) check your phone (c) note 2–3 key points (d) close your eyes
36. 36.True or false: “repeating the topic” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear, steady voice (c) clear reasoning (d) confident posture
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) mocking their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) ignoring their idea (d) adding to their idea
40. 40.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a calm, clear voice (d) defining the key word

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