Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 762 · 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: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) says “I beg to propose”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting a slogan (b) a personal attack (c) linking two ideas (d) “I agree” and no more
9. 9.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
10. 10.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
11. 11.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
12. 12.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) ignore it (c) briefly, then go on (d) argue for minutes
13. 13.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
14. 14.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) going off topic (b) repeating the last point (c) the other side’s view (d) a made-up figure
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
17. 17.True or false: “repeating the topic” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) confident posture (c) clear reasoning (d) a clear team plan
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) therefore (d) due to
23. 23.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
24. 24.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 21, 26 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
25. 25.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 30, 39 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
27. 27.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
29. 29.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
30. 30.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Meera started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Riya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ananya spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Riya (c) Meera
31. 31.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) note 2–3 key points (b) memorise a speech (c) close your eyes (d) check your phone
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using names politely (b) arguing for its own sake (c) listening carefully (d) staying on topic
34. 34.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
35. 35.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 15 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
39. 39.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”

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