Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 428 · 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 a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) a topic to explore (c) a set speaking order (d) members speak freely
2. 2.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no fixed sides (d) proposition, opposition
4. 4.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) eye contact (c) linking with teammates (d) good pace and pauses
5. 5.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the last speaker
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
7. 7.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a new example (b) a short summary so far (c) complaining about time (d) the other side’s view
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) setting out the scope (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a calm, clear voice (d) a relevant fact
11. 11.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) talking before accepted (c) asking off-topic things (d) shouting from your seat
12. 12.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) the city water board
13. 13.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.⚖️ 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
18. 18.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Kabir interrupted others again and again; Ishaan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Rohan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Rohan (c) Ishaan
19. 19.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) A year has 12 months.
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
22. 22.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
23. 23.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) a short, clear question (c) defining the key word (d) a wrong fact
24. 24.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) a personal attack (d) answering their point
25. 25.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) piece of idea (c) point of interest (d) pause of input
27. 27.🕒 A debate slot is 35 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
32. 32.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) a count of wasted plates (b) “food is food” (c) “I like food”
34. 34.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) ask a stranger (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
35. 35.⏱️ 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?
36. 36.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
38. 38.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 25, 39 and 20. What is the total out of 100?
40. 40.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Rohan only repeated what others had already said; Kabir built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Kabir (c) Riya

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