Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 801 · 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.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) I like football (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) shouting from your seat (c) making a long speech (d) saying “On that point”
3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
4. 4.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) offering in minute one (c) standing up to offer (d) offering nonstop
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
7. 7.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “a made-up figure” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) mocking the speaker (c) offering in mid-speech (d) making a long speech
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
11. 11.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) repeating the topic (b) setting out the scope (c) a joke off the topic (d) reading from notes
13. 13.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
14. 14.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
15. 15.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) a calm, clear voice (c) setting out the scope (d) a long story first
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
18. 18.True or false: “shouting a slogan” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
20. 20.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
21. 21.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a long, pointless story (b) going off topic (c) a new example (d) complaining about time
23. 23.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: reading from notes? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
27. 27.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) ignoring others (b) talking over others (c) mocking others (d) building on others
28. 28.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
29. 29.✋ A speech is 5 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
30. 30.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
31. 31.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the last speaker
32. 32.True or false: “bringing in quiet ones” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) however
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) however (c) therefore (d) for instance
35. 35.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Chess is boring.
40. 40.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

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