Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 651 · 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 rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
2. 2.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
3. 3.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) answering their point (c) repeating your point (d) a personal attack
4. 4.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) facing the speaker (b) sitting upright (c) arms crossed, frowning (d) open hands
5. 5.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
9. 9.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) good use of time (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
10. 10.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
11. 11.Which of these is a GD do? (a) arguing for its own sake (b) staying on topic (c) staying silent (d) dominating the talk
12. 12.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
13. 13.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
14. 14.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
15. 15.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a short, clear question (b) a quick real example (c) a calm, clear voice (d) a joke off the topic
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) note 2–3 key points (b) close your eyes (c) memorise a speech (d) check your phone
20. 20.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
21. 21.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Over and out.”
23. 23.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
26. 26.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
30. 30.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
31. 31.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) because
34. 34.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
35. 35.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
37. 37.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
38. 38.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) shouting from your seat (c) waiting to be accepted (d) mocking the speaker
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate

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