Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 388 · 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 group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
2. 2.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the longest speech (c) fancy clothes (d) the loudest voice
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
5. 5.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
6. 6.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: arguing for its own sake? (a) a do (b) a don’t
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
12. 12.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) relevant and reliable (c) funny and short (d) loud and long
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) making a long speech (c) offering in minute one (d) offering in mid-speech
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) arguing for its own sake (c) speaking up early (d) mocking an idea
15. 15.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) time with grandparents (c) kids need a long rest
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
19. 19.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
20. 20.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
21. 21.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
23. 23.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) trailing off (c) only your own view (d) mentioning key facts
24. 24.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) keep talking (c) argue with them (d) sit down politely
25. 25.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
26. 26.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) give up the speech (c) argue for minutes (d) ignore it
27. 27.✋ A speech is 4 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
28. 28.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
30. 30.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) a strong, fresh point (b) leaving early (c) shouting louder (d) repeating the opener
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
32. 32.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
33. 33.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) no clear meaning (c) a hidden answer (d) one right answer
34. 34.True or false: “a new example” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: ““I agree” and no more” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
38. 38.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
39. 39.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) linking to daily life (c) a quick real example (d) starting with “sorry”
40. 40.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True

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