Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 760 · 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: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: looking at the clock? (a) negative (b) positive
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) eye contact (c) strong evidence (d) relevant examples
8. 8.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “talking to one person” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
12. 12.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the last speaker (d) the chairperson
13. 13.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it is not allowed (d) it wastes time
14. 14.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: reading from notes? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
15. 15.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) only your own view (c) a long repeat of all (d) covering both sides
17. 17.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
18. 18.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
20. 20.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eye contact (b) good pace and pauses (c) confident posture (d) answering opponents
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
23. 23.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the winner’s prize (c) the timekeeper (d) the topic statement
24. 24.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) copy it back (d) point it out calmly
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
26. 26.True or false: “linking to daily life” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
28. 28.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) sitting upright (c) arms crossed, frowning (d) facing the speaker
29. 29.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
31. 31.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) repeating others (c) talking over others (d) a good summary
33. 33.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) letting others finish (b) dominating the talk (c) using names politely (d) inviting a quiet member
37. 37.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
38. 38.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
40. 40.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) new and surprising (b) short and balanced (c) long and one-sided

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