Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 261 · 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 of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) sitting in a circle (b) fixed for and against (c) a motion to argue (d) a fixed time per speaker
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
3. 3.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) however (c) such as (d) as a result
6. 6.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
8. 8.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
10. 10.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) but (c) however (d) so
14. 14.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
18. 18.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) waiting to be accepted (c) making a long speech (d) saying “On that point”
19. 19.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
20. 20.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
21. 21.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) however (d) for instance
25. 25.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
27. 27.🎤 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short summary so far (b) a long, pointless story (c) a made-up figure (d) restating the topic
29. 29.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
30. 30.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a do (b) a don’t
32. 32.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
34. 34.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) summarising (b) dominating (c) adding value (d) building on
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
36. 36.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
39. 39.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True

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