Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 298 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
3. 3.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
4. 4.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a debate rule (c) a polite reply (d) a strong piece of proof
6. 6.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
7. 7.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 14 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) polite (b) impolite
9. 9.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
10. 10.True or false: “a quick real example” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) shouting a slogan (c) the other side’s view (d) a made-up figure
12. 12.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
14. 14.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
16. 16.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your handwriting (b) your clothes (c) your height (d) how you take part
17. 17.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) eye contact (b) a clear, steady voice (c) confident posture (d) correct facts
18. 18.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
20. 20.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
21. 21.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
22. 22.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
23. 23.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “food is food”
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
26. 26.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a personal attack (b) restating the topic (c) the other side’s view (d) complaining about time
28. 28.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it wastes time (d) it is not allowed
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.True or false: “This House believes a week has seven days.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I see it a little differently, because…” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
32. 32.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
33. 33.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) old and vague
34. 34.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
35. 35.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
36. 36.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
38. 38.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: pointing a finger? (a) positive (b) negative
39. 39.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) metre (d) Tuesday
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof

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