Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 970 · 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.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) only if well prepared (b) always, at any cost (c) never speak first
2. 2.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no fixed sides (c) fixed for and against (d) sitting in a circle
3. 3.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) sitting if declined (c) offering in mid-speech (d) asking off-topic things
5. 5.True or false: “a question that helps” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
7. 7.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is always funny (c) can be checked (d) is a guess
8. 8.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: looking at the clock? (a) positive (b) negative
9. 9.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) a relevant fact (c) a calm, clear voice (d) a joke off the topic
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
12. 12.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “whatever” (c) “ugh” (d) “however”
13. 13.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
15. 15.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a made-up figure (b) restating the topic (c) the other side’s view (d) complaining about time
17. 17.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in minute one (d) offering in mid-speech
18. 18.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) building on others (b) talking over others (c) mocking others (d) ignoring others
20. 20.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) in the middle (c) at the end
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
22. 22.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 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?
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) says “I beg to propose”
24. 24.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
26. 26.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) interrupting others (b) giving facts for points (c) listening carefully (d) letting others finish
27. 27.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
28. 28.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) links proof to the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
29. 29.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
30. 30.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Everyone, be quiet and listen to me!” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
32. 32.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the last point (b) complaining about time (c) shouting a slogan (d) the other side’s view
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
36. 36.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) thanking the judges (c) repeating your point (d) a personal attack
37. 37.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) letting others finish (c) speaking up early (d) checking your phone
39. 39.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) being short and clear (b) a clear last line (c) naming the main points (d) adding a new point
40. 40.True or false: “mocking an idea” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True

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