Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 427 · 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: “going off topic” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) new and surprising (b) short and balanced (c) long and one-sided
3. 3.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
5. 5.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
7. 7.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) only if well prepared (c) never speak first
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
9. 9.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
10. 10.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) offering a fair point (c) mocking the speaker (d) standing up to offer
12. 12.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a short summary so far (b) complaining about time (c) a long, pointless story (d) going off topic
13. 13.True or false: “restating the topic” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) check where it came from (c) make it bigger (d) hide the source
15. 15.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
16. 16.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “stupid” (c) “however” (d) “ugh”
17. 17.True or false: “offering nonstop” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) mocking the speaker (c) arguing when declined (d) offering in mid-speech
19. 19.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
21. 21.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to ask questions (c) to choose motions (d) to keep speeches fair
22. 22.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) a fact with numbers (c) a long, pointless story (d) a practical solution
24. 24.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
25. 25.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
26. 26.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) because (d) for example
28. 28.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) defines the key words (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
29. 29.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
31. 31.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
33. 33.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) your handwriting (c) how you take part (d) your clothes
34. 34.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
35. 35.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) building on others (b) ignoring others (c) talking over others (d) mocking others
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) because (d) however
37. 37.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) ignore the judges
38. 38.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) loud and long (d) old and vague
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no fixed sides (d) a topic to explore
40. 40.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?

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