Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 23 · 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.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
2. 2.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) shouting over others (b) using names politely (c) giving facts for points (d) listening carefully
3. 3.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) may test the definition (d) must disprove the motion
5. 5.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
9. 9.✋ A speech is 3 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?
10. 10.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
11. 11.True or false: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
15. 15.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a relevant fact (b) a quick real example (c) linking to daily life (d) a long story first
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) mumbling the start (c) setting out the scope (d) a brief, sharp point
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Rainy days are fun.
19. 19.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
20. 20.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) complaining about time (b) a short summary so far (c) repeating the last point (d) shouting a slogan
21. 21.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 35, 33 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
22. 22.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a new example (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a long, pointless story (d) complaining about time
24. 24.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a do (b) a don’t
25. 25.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
27. 27.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) talking before accepted (c) offering a fair point (d) mocking the speaker
28. 28.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) cooking shows (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
29. 29.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) a louder voice (c) nothing (d) a reason or example
30. 30.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
32. 32.True or false: “saying nothing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
36. 36.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) someone feels
37. 37.True or false: “leading without bossing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
39. 39.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False

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