Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 86 · 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) homework is boring (b) we can practise in class (c) you are a show-off (d) I like football
2. 2.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) mumbling the start (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a wrong fact
3. 3.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about a minute (b) just one word (c) about an hour (d) about ten minutes
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
6. 6.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to ask questions
7. 7.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) write it at the venue
8. 8.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long repeat of all (b) leaving out one side (c) mentioning key facts (d) starting a new debate
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: repeating the topic? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
11. 11.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) speed, size, shouting (c) jokes, length, volume (d) content, style, strategy
12. 12.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
13. 13.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) bringing something new (b) speaking longest (c) speaking loudest (d) agreeing with all
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
15. 15.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) must disprove the motion
17. 17.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick real example (b) a wrong fact (c) a long story first (d) repeating the topic
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
21. 21.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes summer holidays are too long.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
25. 25.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) answers the proposition
28. 28.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear team plan (b) clear reasoning (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
29. 29.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) answering opponents (b) strong evidence (c) confident posture (d) a clear, steady voice
30. 30.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
32. 32.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
34. 34.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) making a long speech (c) offering a fair point (d) offering nonstop
36. 36.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they win
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) an unsigned poster (c) a chat forward (d) the city water board
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Rainy days are fun.

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