Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 374 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) due to (d) but
3. 3.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) note 2–3 key points (c) memorise a speech (d) close your eyes
4. 4.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
5. 5.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) nothing (c) a reason or example (d) a louder voice
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: saying “On that point”? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
8. 8.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
10. 10.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
11. 11.True or false: “no new arguments” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 32, 22 and 13. What is the total out of 100?
13. 13.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) must prove the motion
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) therefore (d) this is because
15. 15.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) may test the definition
17. 17.True or false: “staying on topic” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) mocking others (b) talking over others (c) building on others (d) ignoring others
19. 19.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) only if well prepared (c) never speak first
20. 20.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using names politely (b) interrupting others (c) speaking up early (d) listening carefully
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
23. 23.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
27. 27.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
28. 28.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
29. 29.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to confuse them (c) it shows you listened (d) to fill time
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) complaining about time (c) a fact with numbers (d) a new example
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
32. 32.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) just 1 (b) about 100 (c) about 50 (d) about 6 to 10
33. 33.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes board games beat screen games.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
34. 34.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
35. 35.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) sum up and appeal (b) start a story (c) add a new point (d) apologise
36. 36.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎤 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?
38. 38.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) kids need a long rest (c) we forget in long breaks

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