Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 409 · 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.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
2. 2.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only you (b) only your friends (c) the whole group (d) only the first speaker
3. 3.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the silent member (c) the fastest talker (d) a clear, fair speaker
4. 4.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting others (b) checking your phone (c) dominating the talk (d) using names politely
9. 9.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
10. 10.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
11. 11.True or false: “starting a new debate” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “This shows that…”
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
14. 14.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) twelve
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
18. 18.🎤 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
19. 19.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “a short, clear question” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) although
22. 22.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is for the motion
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
25. 25.True or false: “repeating the last point” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 35 for content, 21 for style and 74 in all. How many marks for strategy?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) may test the definition (c) is against the motion (d) is for the motion
28. 28.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
30. 30.🕒 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
31. 31.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) fancy clothes (b) good arguments (c) the loudest voice (d) the longest speech
32. 32.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) covering both sides (c) only your own view (d) trailing off
34. 34.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) shouting over others (c) listening carefully (d) interrupting others
38. 38.🧾 Good or poor summary: no new arguments? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
40. 40.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks

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