Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 225 · 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: “a clear last line” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) going off topic (c) a personal attack (d) the other side’s view
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
7. 7.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 30 for content, 27 for style and 73 in all. How many marks for strategy?
8. 8.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
13. 13.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) is for the motion
14. 14.True or false: “a new example” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
16. 16.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) shouting louder (b) repeating the opener (c) leaving early (d) a strong, fresh point
17. 17.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering in mid-speech (c) making a long speech (d) offering nonstop
20. 20.True or false: “a question that helps” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
22. 22.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) jokes, length, volume (c) dress, height, luck (d) content, style, strategy
23. 23.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “important”
24. 24.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “you lot” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
26. 26.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 24 for content, 36 for style and 70 in all. How many marks for strategy?
27. 27.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
30. 30.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) link (c) point
31. 31.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear team plan” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
33. 33.True or false: “fixed for and against” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
36. 36.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear, steady voice (c) good use of time (d) linking with teammates
37. 37.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Over and out.”
38. 38.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the start (c) at the end
39. 39.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
40. 40.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False

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