Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 393 · 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: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) the other side’s view (b) going off topic (c) a new example (d) linking two ideas
3. 3.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
5. 5.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) being short and clear (c) blaming others (d) naming the main points
7. 7.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) close your eyes (b) check your phone (c) note 2–3 key points (d) memorise a speech
8. 8.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) for example
10. 10.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) but (d) for instance
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
13. 13.✋ A speech is 8 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?
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
16. 16.True or false: “starting with “sorry”” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) a clear last line (c) starting a new debate (d) trailing off
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
19. 19.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
22. 22.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Plants need water. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
24. 24.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) naming the main points (c) mentioning key facts (d) saying where we agreed
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
26. 26.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) trust a rumour (c) ask a stranger (d) guess
27. 27.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
28. 28.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) summarising (b) interrupting (c) building on (d) adding value
29. 29.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) repeating the last point (b) complaining about time (c) linking two ideas (d) a long, pointless story
30. 30.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
31. 31.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: talking to one person? (a) a don’t (b) a do
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 2 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
36. 36.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 27 for content, 27 for style and 64 in all. How many marks for strategy?
37. 37.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) standing up to offer (c) making a long speech (d) asking off-topic things
38. 38.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) bossing everyone (b) speaking the most (c) guiding the group fairly (d) choosing the winner
39. 39.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) dominating (c) building on (d) summarising
40. 40.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to oppose”

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