Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 718 · 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.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “ugh” (c) “however” (d) “whatever”
2. 2.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) impolite (b) polite
4. 4.True or false: “asking a short question” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s second and third arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
6. 6.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) waiting to be accepted (c) sitting if declined (d) asking off-topic things
7. 7.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the speaker
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Plants need water.
9. 9.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) linking with teammates (c) a clear, steady voice (d) relevant examples
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
13. 13.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🕒 A debate slot is 15 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
16. 16.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) complain about it (b) define the key words (c) change the topic (d) stay silent
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) strong evidence (b) confident posture (c) a clear, steady voice (d) answering opponents
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) such as (d) to give an example
22. 22.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Kabir started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Tara stayed silent for the whole discussion; Aarav spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Tara (c) Aarav
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
24. 24.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) a strong, fresh point (b) leaving early (c) repeating the opener (d) shouting louder
25. 25.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to keep speeches fair
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) shouting over others (c) staying on topic (d) letting others finish
27. 27.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the audience (d) the proposition
28. 28.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “you lot” (d) “those people”
29. 29.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
31. 31.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) one right answer (c) no clear meaning (d) a hidden answer
32. 32.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
34. 34.🕒 A debate slot is 19 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
35. 35.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) a clear team plan (c) clear reasoning (d) answering opponents
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
38. 38.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
40. 40.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True

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