Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 94 · 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: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) for example
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
4. 4.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) tapping the table (c) nodding while listening (d) pointing a finger
5. 5.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) positive (b) negative
6. 6.True or false: “a good summary” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
8. 8.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
10. 10.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) a number you found
11. 11.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good use of time (b) linking with teammates (c) relevant examples (d) a clear, steady voice
12. 12.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) I like football
13. 13.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
15. 15.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) so (c) to give an example (d) for example
17. 17.⏱️ A 5-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?
18. 18.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) insult the motion (c) greet judges, opponents (d) start shouting
19. 19.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
21. 21.🕒 A debate slot is 29 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
22. 22.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear team plan (b) answering opponents (c) confident posture (d) linking with teammates
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: using names politely? (a) a don’t (b) a do
26. 26.True or false: “bringing in quiet ones” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
28. 28.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
29. 29.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “You are wrong, stop talking.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
31. 31.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering nonstop (d) asking off-topic things
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the proposition (c) the judges (d) the opposition
34. 34.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) linking with teammates (d) relevant examples
35. 35.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
36. 36.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) someone feels
37. 37.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely

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