Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 596 · 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.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) stay standing (c) argue with them (d) keep talking
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
3. 3.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) how you take part (c) your handwriting (d) your clothes
4. 4.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
5. 5.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no set order of turns (d) no fixed sides
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
8. 8.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) homework is boring (c) we can practise in class (d) you are a show-off
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion has 8 members and lasts 24 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
11. 11.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
12. 12.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
14. 14.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) listening to others (c) polite disagreement (d) going off topic
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
17. 17.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) but (d) due to
19. 19.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
21. 21.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
23. 23.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) arguing for its own sake (c) checking your phone (d) inviting a quiet member
24. 24.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a new example (b) linking two ideas (c) complaining about time (d) a practical solution
25. 25.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
27. 27.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) relevant examples (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) answering opponents
29. 29.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
30. 30.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
31. 31.🧾 Good or poor summary: a clear last line? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
32. 32.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) kids need a long rest (c) time with grandparents
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) arguing when declined (c) offering in minute one (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
39. 39.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
40. 40.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) no new arguments (b) leaving out one side (c) a long repeat of all (d) starting a new debate

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