Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 454 · 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.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) argue for minutes (c) briefly, then go on (d) give up the speech
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
4. 4.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: arguing for its own sake? (a) a don’t (b) a do
7. 7.True or false: “arguing for its own sake” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) linking to daily life (c) a quick real example (d) a joke off the topic
9. 9.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
10. 10.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
11. 11.🔎 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
12. 12.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
15. 15.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
16. 16.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
18. 18.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 100 (d) about 50
19. 19.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
20. 20.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) old and vague (d) relevant and reliable
21. 21.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
24. 24.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
25. 25.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) point (c) evidence
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot
28. 28.True or false: “mumbling the start” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
30. 30.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
31. 31.True or false: “listening carefully” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
34. 34.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
35. 35.True or false: “losing your temper” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) raise your voice (c) laugh at them (d) change the topic
38. 38.🤝 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) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
39. 39.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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