Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 228 · 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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
2. 2.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 20 and 20. What is the total out of 100?
3. 3.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
4. 4.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
5. 5.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a short summary so far (b) restating the topic (c) a practical solution (d) a fresh angle
6. 6.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) speaking the most (b) guiding the group fairly (c) bossing everyone (d) choosing the winner
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
8. 8.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
9. 9.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
11. 11.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
14. 14.🎤 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?
15. 15.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) must prove the motion (c) is for the motion (d) defines the key words
17. 17.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
18. 18.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) negative (b) positive
19. 19.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the silent member (c) the fastest talker (d) a clear, fair speaker
20. 20.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Rainy days are fun.
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Rainy days are fun.
22. 22.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) content, style, strategy (c) jokes, length, volume (d) dress, height, luck
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) defines the key words (c) must prove the motion (d) speaks first
25. 25.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) long and one-sided (b) short and balanced (c) new and surprising
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to confuse them (c) to fill time (d) it shows you listened
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
30. 30.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
31. 31.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Plants need water.
32. 32.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) finish your sentence
33. 33.✋ A speech is 7 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?
34. 34.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) argue with them (c) keep talking (d) stay standing
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) as a result
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
39. 39.Which of these is a GD do? (a) staying silent (b) dominating the talk (c) checking your phone (d) using names politely
40. 40.True or false: “a short summary so far” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False

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