Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 313 · 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.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or greeting the judges? (a) a short summary (b) greeting the judges
7. 7.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 34, 26 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
8. 8.Which of these is a GD do? (a) staying silent (b) dominating the talk (c) speaking up early (d) mocking an idea
9. 9.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
10. 10.True or false: “only your own view” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ 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
12. 12.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
13. 13.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, briefly, please.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) talking over others (c) polite disagreement (d) repeating others
16. 16.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
17. 17.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎤 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?
19. 19.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) to confuse them (c) to tease them (d) it shows you listened
20. 20.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 38 for content, 31 for style and 84 in all. How many marks for strategy?
21. 21.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a don’t (b) a do
22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) due to
23. 23.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) mumbling the start (b) repeating the topic (c) a short, clear question (d) a wrong fact
24. 24.🕒 A debate slot is 39 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
30. 30.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the topic (b) a brief, sharp point (c) a relevant fact (d) a short, clear question
32. 32.True or false: “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
34. 34.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) offering in mid-speech (d) offering nonstop
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
38. 38.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) a count of wasted plates (b) “food is food” (c) “I like food”
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a set speaking order (b) members speak freely (c) no fixed sides (d) reaching shared ideas
40. 40.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks

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