Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 249 · 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.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
2. 2.📝 The proposition team scores 227 marks and the opposition team scores 216 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
4. 4.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
6. 6.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) complain about it (b) stay silent (c) change the topic (d) define the key words
7. 7.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
9. 9.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
10. 10.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) quality of points (c) number of turns
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “staying neutral” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) defines the key words (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
15. 15.True or false: “talking to one person” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) greet judges, opponents (c) start shouting (d) insult the motion
18. 18.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) waiting to be accepted (c) shouting from your seat (d) sitting if declined
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) we can practise in class (c) homework is boring (d) you are a show-off
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
24. 24.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) facing the speaker (b) arms crossed, frowning (c) looking at the clock (d) pointing a finger
25. 25.🕒 A debate slot is 35 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
26. 26.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) sit down politely (b) argue with them (c) stay standing (d) keep talking
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying on topic (b) listening carefully (c) arguing for its own sake (d) using names politely
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
30. 30.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) leading without bossing (c) saying nothing (d) going off topic
31. 31.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
32. 32.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) speaking longest (c) speaking loudest (d) bringing something new
33. 33.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) leaving out one side (c) trailing off (d) no new arguments
34. 34.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📜 A good motion must have… (a) one right answer (b) two sides to argue (c) a hidden answer (d) no clear meaning
36. 36.📝 The proposition team scores 223 marks and the opposition team scores 218 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
37. 37.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
39. 39.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False

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