Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 123 · 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: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) such as (c) however (d) for example
4. 4.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) but
8. 8.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
9. 9.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the floor (b) at the ceiling (c) only at the evaluator (d) at the whole group
10. 10.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ 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
12. 12.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
13. 13.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) always true
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) that is why
16. 16.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) staying neutral (b) being short and clear (c) adding a new point (d) naming the main points
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) just one word (b) about ten minutes (c) about an hour (d) about a minute
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
22. 22.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
24. 24.⭕ A group discussion has 10 members and lasts 20 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
25. 25.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
26. 26.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) note 2–3 key points (b) memorise a speech (c) close your eyes (d) check your phone
27. 27.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
28. 28.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 39, 40 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
31. 31.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 32 for content, 32 for style and 77 in all. How many marks for strategy?
32. 32.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) nothing (c) a louder voice (d) a reason or example
34. 34.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
36. 36.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) give up the speech (c) argue for minutes (d) ignore it
37. 37.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
38. 38.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
39. 39.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “You are wrong, stop talking.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
40. 40.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?

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