Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 520 · 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: “polite disagreement” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the longest speech (c) fancy clothes (d) the loudest voice
4. 4.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: reading from notes? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
5. 5.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) leading without bossing (c) listening to others (d) repeating others
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a brief, sharp point (c) defining the key word (d) starting with “sorry”
7. 7.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the idea, not the person (c) the evaluator (d) both, loudly
8. 8.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
10. 10.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to confuse them (c) it shows you listened (d) to fill time
11. 11.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
12. 12.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
13. 13.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) a strong, fresh point (b) repeating the opener (c) shouting louder (d) leaving early
16. 16.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
17. 17.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
18. 18.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) confident posture (c) a clear team plan (d) relevant examples
19. 19.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
21. 21.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) keeping points short (b) using names politely (c) arguing for its own sake (d) listening carefully
22. 22.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) ask a stranger (c) trust a rumour (d) guess
23. 23.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
24. 24.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) only if well prepared (c) never speak first
25. 25.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) offering in mid-speech (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering nonstop
26. 26.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the winner’s prize (c) the timekeeper (d) the topic statement
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) to give an example
28. 28.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
30. 30.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
31. 31.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) says “I beg to propose”
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
34. 34.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Kolkata is in India.
36. 36.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
37. 37.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
38. 38.True or false: “arguing for its own sake” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a GD do? (a) keeping points short (b) talking to one person (c) arguing for its own sake (d) staying silent
40. 40.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?

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