Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 936 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) this is because (d) the reason is
2. 2.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) saying it twice (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
5. 5.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
7. 7.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) making a long speech (d) offering in minute one
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) a practical solution (c) linking two ideas (d) going off topic
9. 9.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) building on (b) summarising (c) adding value (d) dominating
10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) due to
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) asking off-topic things (d) standing up to offer
13. 13.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
14. 14.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
15. 15.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
16. 16.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Saanvi disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Nisha stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ananya went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Nisha (c) Saanvi
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the other side’s view (b) restating the topic (c) a new example (d) a fresh angle
19. 19.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 26 for content, 36 for style and 79 in all. How many marks for strategy?
20. 20.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) getting facts wrong (b) leaving out one side (c) only your own view (d) saying where we agreed
22. 22.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) guiding the group fairly (b) bossing everyone (c) speaking the most (d) choosing the winner
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
24. 24.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “a calm, clear voice” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.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
28. 28.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
29. 29.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “important”
30. 30.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a debate rule
31. 31.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ananya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Riya disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Kabir only repeated what others had already said. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Kabir (c) Riya
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
34. 34.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
35. 35.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
36. 36.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: reading from notes? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
38. 38.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) however
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Frogs lay eggs.

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