Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 491 · 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.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) the last speaker
4. 4.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) ignoring others (b) building on others (c) mocking others (d) talking over others
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest
7. 7.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
8. 8.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
11. 11.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) repeat it word for word (b) claim it first (c) add a new angle (d) stay quiet forever
12. 12.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
13. 13.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎤 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?
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
18. 18.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
19. 19.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are listening (c) you are sleepy (d) you are bored
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) a practical solution (c) a personal attack (d) a fact with numbers
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) answering opponents (c) linking with teammates (d) eye contact
23. 23.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
27. 27.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) a made-up figure (c) repeating the last point (d) shouting a slogan
29. 29.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) sitting if declined (b) arguing when declined (c) shouting from your seat (d) asking off-topic things
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or greeting the judges? (a) previewing 3 points (b) greeting the judges
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) because
32. 32.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke off the topic (b) reading from notes (c) a quick real example (d) a long story first
34. 34.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) play helps us focus (c) you never play sport (d) sport is popular
35. 35.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: using names politely? (a) a don’t (b) a do
37. 37.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
38. 38.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
39. 39.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) never speak first (b) always, at any cost (c) only if well prepared
40. 40.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a set speaking order (d) members speak freely

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