Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 133 · 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.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) briefly, then go on (c) give up the speech (d) ignore it
2. 2.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
4. 4.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “ugh” (c) “however” (d) “stupid”
5. 5.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
6. 6.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
7. 7.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) sitting upright (c) tapping the table (d) slouching back
8. 8.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) pause of input (c) point of interest (d) point of information
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) although (c) but (d) as a result
10. 10.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) judges pick a winner (c) a topic to explore (d) no fixed sides
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) no set order of turns (d) a fixed time per speaker
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) getting facts wrong (b) a clear last line (c) only your own view (d) leaving out one side
17. 17.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
20. 20.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
21. 21.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) reading from notes (b) starting with “sorry” (c) setting out the scope (d) a joke off the topic
22. 22.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
23. 23.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
24. 24.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) eye contact with all (b) looking at the clock (c) slouching back (d) arms crossed, frowning
25. 25.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
26. 26.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) bringing something new (c) speaking loudest (d) speaking longest
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) repeating the last point (c) the other side’s view (d) a question that helps
28. 28.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) relevant and reliable
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
33. 33.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
34. 34.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
35. 35.True or false: “defining the key word” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
37. 37.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a do (b) a don’t
38. 38.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) round it to 100 (c) check where it came from (d) make it bigger
39. 39.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person

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