Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 634 · 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: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) such as (d) for example
3. 3.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 12 (d) 9
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
6. 6.True or false: “starting a new debate” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
8. 8.🤝 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) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) defines the key words
11. 11.🛡️ 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
12. 12.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) start a new point (c) speak faster (d) finish your sentence
13. 13.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.✋ A speech is 4 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) eye contact (c) strong evidence (d) confident posture
17. 17.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🚀 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
19. 19.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
20. 20.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
22. 22.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) standing up to offer (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering a fair point
23. 23.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) pointing a finger (c) looking at the clock (d) eye contact with all
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Plants need water. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Science is exciting.
26. 26.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
27. 27.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “however” (d) “stupid”
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
29. 29.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear, steady voice (d) confident posture
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
36. 36.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) a brief, sharp point (c) a wrong fact (d) a long story first
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) getting facts wrong (b) naming the main points (c) leaving out one side (d) trailing off
39. 39.🛡️ 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
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person

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