Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 401 · 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.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
2. 2.🕒 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?
3. 3.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
4. 4.True or false: “polite disagreement” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “a quick real example” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying on topic (b) using names politely (c) listening carefully (d) checking your phone
7. 7.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
8. 8.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) a strong, fresh point (b) shouting louder (c) leaving early (d) repeating the opener
9. 9.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
11. 11.✋ A speech is 7 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?
12. 12.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the evaluator (c) the person, not the idea (d) the idea, not the person
13. 13.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
14. 14.⭕ In a group discussion, Aarav speaks 5 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Aarav speak in all?
15. 15.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) good arguments (b) the longest speech (c) the loudest voice (d) fancy clothes
16. 16.True or false: “a practical solution” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) adds a new topic
18. 18.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) covering both sides (b) naming the main points (c) a clear last line (d) only your own view
19. 19.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a new example (b) a made-up figure (c) the other side’s view (d) a fresh angle
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
23. 23.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
24. 24.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💎 Does this add value to a GD: shouting a slogan? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
29. 29.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
30. 30.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) nothing (c) a reason or example (d) a louder voice
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
33. 33.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
34. 34.🎤 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
35. 35.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Plants need water. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
37. 37.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) bossing everyone (b) speaking the most (c) choosing the winner (d) guiding the group fairly
38. 38.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: a good summary? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
40. 40.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True

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