Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 493 · 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: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) speaks first
3. 3.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
6. 6.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) point at them (b) ignore them (c) invite them in kindly (d) speak for them
7. 7.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 15 seconds (b) about 5 minutes (c) the whole speech (d) about 2 minutes
9. 9.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) leaving out one side (b) a clear last line (c) no new arguments (d) naming the main points
10. 10.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) shouting louder (b) repeating the opener (c) a strong, fresh point (d) leaving early
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
12. 12.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a personal attack (c) repeating the last point (d) linking two ideas
13. 13.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) it shows you listened (c) to confuse them (d) to tease them
14. 14.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “good pace and pauses” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) piece of idea (c) point of interest (d) pause of input
18. 18.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) an unsigned poster (c) a guess (d) a chat forward
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
20. 20.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) teachers check homework
23. 23.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
24. 24.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: open hands? (a) positive (b) negative
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
26. 26.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) thanking the judges
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
29. 29.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) a short, clear question (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a wrong fact
30. 30.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) stay silent (c) complain about it (d) define the key words
34. 34.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
35. 35.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a polite reply (c) a debate rule (d) a strong piece of proof
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
38. 38.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) greet judges, opponents (c) insult the motion (d) start shouting
40. 40.🧾 Good or poor summary: trailing off? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary

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