Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 340 · 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: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
2. 2.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
4. 4.True or false: “leading without bossing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
6. 6.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 3 (b) 12 (c) 9 (d) 6
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
8. 8.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
10. 10.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) repeating the topic (c) a long story first (d) a calm, clear voice
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 3 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 3 with proof
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.🧾 Good or poor summary: getting facts wrong? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
15. 15.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) always true (c) a proven number (d) what someone thinks
16. 16.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
17. 17.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a motion to argue (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) no set order of turns
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) defines the key words
19. 19.True or false: “staying neutral” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about an hour (b) about a minute (c) about ten minutes (d) just one word
21. 21.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) it shows good strategy (b) it wastes time (c) judges dislike it (d) it is not allowed
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) back to back (d) in rows facing a stage
27. 27.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
29. 29.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
30. 30.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the other side’s view (b) a question that helps (c) “I agree” and no more (d) a practical solution
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
35. 35.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
36. 36.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 32, 23 and 15. What is the total out of 100?
37. 37.True or false: “staying silent” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
39. 39.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
40. 40.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) facts that support it

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