Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 310 · 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 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a closing appeal
2. 2.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: nodding while listening? (a) negative (b) positive
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
4. 4.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking two ideas (b) a practical solution (c) complaining about time (d) a fresh angle
7. 7.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) we can practise in class (c) homework is boring (d) I like football
9. 9.🤝 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) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
10. 10.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) a guess (c) an unsigned poster (d) the city water board
11. 11.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
12. 12.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “food is food”
13. 13.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
16. 16.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
17. 17.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
18. 18.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “I feel it” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
19. 19.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
20. 20.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick real example (b) reading from notes (c) a calm, clear voice (d) setting out the scope
22. 22.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
23. 23.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
24. 24.True or false: “inviting a quiet member” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
26. 26.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
27. 27.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 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?
28. 28.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) start shouting (c) insult the motion (d) tell a long joke
29. 29.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
30. 30.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or points against? (a) points in favour (b) points against
31. 31.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
32. 32.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “a practical solution” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
36. 36.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
37. 37.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it wastes time (b) it is not allowed (c) it shows good strategy (d) judges dislike it
38. 38.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) asking off-topic things (c) mocking the speaker (d) arguing when declined
39. 39.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to fill time (c) it shows you listened (d) to confuse them
40. 40.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak

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