Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 905 · 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: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
3. 3.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to confuse them (c) to fill time (d) it shows you listened
4. 4.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to confuse rivals (c) judges can follow you (d) to hide them
7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
8. 8.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
9. 9.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) summarising (c) dominating (d) building on
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
13. 13.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) they win
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) linking two ideas (c) the other side’s view (d) a new example
15. 15.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) complain about it (c) define the key words (d) stay silent
16. 16.🎤 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
17. 17.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a measured result (c) always true (d) a proven number
19. 19.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
20. 20.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
21. 21.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
22. 22.📋 In a group discussion on “Should every school have a garden?”, Kabir started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Meera went off topic to talk about a film; Ishaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Ishaan (c) Kabir
23. 23.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “shouting to be first” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
30. 30.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
32. 32.✋ A speech is 6 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?
33. 33.True or false: “clear, relevant points” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
35. 35.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) personal comments (c) bringing in quiet ones (d) listening to others
36. 36.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the proposition (c) the judges (d) the opposition
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
38. 38.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) explore a topic together (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) defeat the others
39. 39.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or

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