Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 948 · 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.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
2. 2.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
3. 3.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
4. 4.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) reaching shared ideas (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) so (c) however (d) this is because
8. 8.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) mocking the speaker (c) talking before accepted (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
10. 10.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
11. 11.True or false: “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
15. 15.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) no new arguments (b) starting a new debate (c) covering both sides (d) being short and clear
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
17. 17.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) may test the definition (d) is for the motion
21. 21.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
22. 22.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “This House…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Breaking news…”
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
24. 24.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) adds a new topic (d) repeats the claim
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Certainly — what is your question?” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
28. 28.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
29. 29.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
30. 30.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) mentioning key facts (b) adding a new point (c) staying neutral (d) covering both sides
31. 31.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
32. 32.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) proposition, opposition (c) a topic to explore (d) no fixed sides
37. 37.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) a count of litter
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) kids need a long rest (c) time with grandparents

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