Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 724 · 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.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
2. 2.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
5. 5.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
7. 7.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
8. 8.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
10. 10.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
13. 13.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
15. 15.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
22. 22.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Breaking news…”
23. 23.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) speaks first (c) must prove the motion (d) answers the proposition
24. 24.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
25. 25.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) add a new angle (b) stay quiet forever (c) claim it first (d) repeat it word for word
26. 26.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
27. 27.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) only if well prepared (c) never speak first
28. 28.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
31. 31.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) tapping the table (c) arms crossed, frowning (d) nodding while listening
33. 33.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
34. 34.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
38. 38.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) quality of points (c) number of turns
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False

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