Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 633 · 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 this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
2. 2.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
3. 3.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
4. 4.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
5. 5.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
6. 6.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📝 The proposition team scores 203 marks and the opposition team scores 205 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.💎 Does this add value to a GD: “I agree” and no more? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
10. 10.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 15 seconds (c) about 5 minutes (d) about 2 minutes
11. 11.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
12. 12.Which of these is a GD do? (a) staying silent (b) arguing for its own sake (c) shouting over others (d) giving facts for points
13. 13.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
16. 16.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Everyone, be quiet and listen to me!” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
19. 19.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
20. 20.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) eye contact with all (b) nodding while listening (c) tapping the table (d) facing the speaker
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
22. 22.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
24. 24.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “This House…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
25. 25.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the person, not the idea (c) the evaluator (d) the idea, not the person
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 10 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
27. 27.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a practical solution (c) a new example (d) a real-life case
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) reaching shared ideas (c) a set speaking order (d) members speak freely
30. 30.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) shouting a slogan (c) a question that helps (d) “I agree” and no more
32. 32.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) arguing when declined (c) offering in mid-speech (d) sitting if declined
34. 34.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
36. 36.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
37. 37.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting a slogan (b) the other side’s view (c) a practical solution (d) a real-life case
39. 39.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 20 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
40. 40.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 24, 40 and 11. What is the total out of 100?

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