Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 858 · 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: “talking over others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would give every class a pet.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
3. 3.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “a question that helps” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
9. 9.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
11. 11.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) letting others finish (b) checking your phone (c) staying silent (d) interrupting others
13. 13.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) must prove the motion
14. 14.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) offering nonstop (c) sitting if declined (d) making a long speech
15. 15.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the person asking
16. 16.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) a good summary (b) leading without bossing (c) losing your temper (d) clear, relevant points
17. 17.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) a clear team plan (c) good use of time (d) eye contact
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
20. 20.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
21. 21.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
22. 22.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) mocking an idea (b) inviting a quiet member (c) giving facts for points (d) listening carefully
23. 23.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) give up the speech (c) briefly, then go on (d) ignore it
24. 24.✋ A speech is 7 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?
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
27. 27.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) covering both sides (b) starting a new debate (c) mentioning key facts (d) naming the main points
28. 28.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
29. 29.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your handwriting (b) your height (c) how you take part (d) your clothes
31. 31.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) eye contact (c) linking with teammates (d) clear reasoning
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
33. 33.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 35 for content, 38 for style and 91 in all. How many marks for strategy?
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) due to (d) such as
35. 35.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
36. 36.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “You are wrong, stop talking.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) members speak freely (c) a motion to argue (d) reaching shared ideas
38. 38.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) sitting in a circle (d) a motion to argue
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False

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