Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 26 · 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.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
2. 2.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) leading without bossing (c) listening to others (d) bringing in quiet ones
7. 7.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
9. 9.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) complaining about time (b) a practical solution (c) repeating the last point (d) a long, pointless story
10. 10.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
11. 11.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
12. 12.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) letting others finish (b) listening carefully (c) checking your phone (d) inviting a quiet member
14. 14.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) long and one-sided (b) new and surprising (c) short and balanced
15. 15.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
16. 16.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Breaking news…”
17. 17.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a fresh angle (b) a new example (c) going off topic (d) linking two ideas
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
20. 20.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
21. 21.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: interrupting others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Ice is frozen water.
23. 23.True or false: “clear, relevant points” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
27. 27.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
28. 28.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “you lot” (d) “those people”
29. 29.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.🛡️ 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
32. 32.True or false: “a short summary so far” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) cooking is a life skill (c) we learn healthy food
34. 34.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) leading without bossing (b) going off topic (c) losing your temper (d) personal comments
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “leading without bossing” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
40. 40.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point

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