Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 606 · 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.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) listening carefully (b) keeping points short (c) interrupting others (d) letting others finish
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) because (c) due to (d) on the other hand
6. 6.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) talking before accepted (c) saying “On that point” (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
7. 7.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 32, 30 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
9. 9.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
12. 12.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
13. 13.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a motion to argue (c) a topic to explore (d) members speak freely
14. 14.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
16. 16.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) being short and clear (b) getting facts wrong (c) only your own view (d) adding a new point
18. 18.🛡️ 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
19. 19.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
20. 20.🎤 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?
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) reading from notes (c) mumbling the start (d) a joke off the topic
23. 23.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) linking to daily life (c) a calm, clear voice (d) reading from notes
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
26. 26.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
27. 27.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
28. 28.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
31. 31.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) is for the motion (c) speaks first (d) defines the key words
32. 32.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 3 (d) 6
33. 33.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a reason or example (b) a frown (c) a louder voice (d) nothing
34. 34.🧾 Good or poor summary: leaving out one side? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying neutral (b) being short and clear (c) mentioning key facts (d) adding a new point
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
38. 38.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) restating the topic (b) repeating the last point (c) going off topic (d) a question that helps
40. 40.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a short summary so far (b) a made-up figure (c) repeating the last point (d) a long, pointless story

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