Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 704 · 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: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: nodding while listening? (a) positive (b) negative
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) a motion to argue (d) reaching shared ideas
6. 6.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the argument
7. 7.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear, steady voice (c) linking with teammates (d) good use of time
8. 8.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
9. 9.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
10. 10.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
12. 12.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) new and surprising (b) long and one-sided (c) short and balanced
13. 13.Which of these is a GD do? (a) shouting over others (b) talking to one person (c) mocking an idea (d) letting others finish
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
15. 15.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
17. 17.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a calm, clear voice? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Plants need water. (d) Science is exciting.
19. 19.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
20. 20.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) positive (b) negative
21. 21.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
22. 22.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: interrupting others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
23. 23.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) the audience (c) a speaker (d) the timekeeper
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting others (b) mocking an idea (c) checking your phone (d) inviting a quiet member
25. 25.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
26. 26.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
28. 28.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
29. 29.True or false: “a short summary so far” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
31. 31.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
32. 32.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long repeat of all (b) staying neutral (c) adding a new point (d) leaving out one side
35. 35.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
37. 37.True or false: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
39. 39.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 2 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) about 5 minutes
40. 40.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker

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