Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 568 · 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.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) number of turns (b) length of turns (c) quality of points
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) due to (c) such as (d) as a result
3. 3.🧾 Good or poor summary: no new arguments? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
5. 5.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) offering in mid-speech (d) making a long speech
6. 6.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “those people” (d) “you lot”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wrong fact (b) mumbling the start (c) a joke off the topic (d) linking to daily life
8. 8.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) arguing when declined (c) shouting from your seat (d) waiting to be accepted
9. 9.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) ignore them (b) point at them (c) speak for them (d) invite them in kindly
10. 10.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) pointing a finger (c) rolling your eyes (d) open hands
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Bees make honey. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
12. 12.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
13. 13.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
15. 15.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) arms crossed, frowning (c) facing the speaker (d) eye contact with all
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
22. 22.True or false: “giving facts for points” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
24. 24.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) answering opponents (d) confident posture
25. 25.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
28. 28.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) “I agree” and no more (c) restating the topic (d) linking two ideas
29. 29.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) talking to one person (c) shouting over others (d) letting others finish
31. 31.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 21 for content, 35 for style and 66 in all. How many marks for strategy?
32. 32.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
34. 34.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
35. 35.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) thanking the judges (c) a personal attack (d) repeating your point
37. 37.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
39. 39.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or restate the topic? (a) where we agreed (b) restate the topic
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the main points (b) adding a new point (c) being short and clear (d) staying neutral

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