Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 116 · 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.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) going off topic (b) a fact with numbers (c) a practical solution (d) a short summary so far
3. 3.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) in the middle (c) at the end
5. 5.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) always true
6. 6.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
8. 8.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
10. 10.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a practical solution (d) a personal attack
12. 12.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “you lot”
14. 14.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) must prove the motion (c) defines the key words (d) may test the definition
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
18. 18.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) negative (b) positive
19. 19.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) sport is popular
20. 20.📝 The proposition team scores 194 marks and the opposition team scores 182 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
21. 21.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
22. 22.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the main points (b) leaving out one side (c) trailing off (d) adding a new point
25. 25.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “food is food”
26. 26.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) strong (c) proven (d) complete
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long, pointless story (b) a fact with numbers (c) going off topic (d) restating the topic
28. 28.✋ Good or poor POI habit: sitting if declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
31. 31.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) repeating others (b) clear, relevant points (c) bringing in quiet ones (d) a good summary
32. 32.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the idea, not the person (c) the evaluator (d) both, loudly
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) a topic to explore (c) fixed for and against (d) no fixed sides
35. 35.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✋ A speech is 4 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?
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
40. 40.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) a long story first (c) a joke off the topic (d) a calm, clear voice

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