Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 408 · 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: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
3. 3.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
4. 4.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
5. 5.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering nonstop (c) standing up to offer (d) sitting if declined
7. 7.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the speaker (d) the argument
9. 9.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by height
11. 11.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
12. 12.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) relevant and reliable
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
16. 16.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) bringing something new (c) speaking longest (d) agreeing with all
19. 19.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
21. 21.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a strong piece of proof
22. 22.⭕ A group discussion has 9 members and lasts 9 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
24. 24.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📝 Under which judging area is “good pace and pauses” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
26. 26.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
28. 28.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) your clothes (c) how you take part (d) your handwriting
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) that is why
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
36. 36.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
38. 38.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) tapping the table (b) facing the speaker (c) nodding while listening (d) a calm face
39. 39.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) thanking the judges (c) a personal attack (d) repeating your point
40. 40.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) no new arguments (b) trailing off (c) naming the main points (d) covering both sides

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