Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 472 · 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.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
2. 2.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
4. 4.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a wrong fact? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) but (c) for example (d) due to
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
9. 9.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) positive (b) negative
10. 10.Which of these is a GD do? (a) talking to one person (b) checking your phone (c) shouting over others (d) keeping points short
11. 11.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
12. 12.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to confuse rivals (c) to waste time (d) to hide them
13. 13.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
14. 14.🧩 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
15. 15.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
16. 16.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) trailing off (b) getting facts wrong (c) adding a new point (d) being short and clear
17. 17.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.✋ A speech is 3 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?
19. 19.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
20. 20.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) arguing when declined (c) talking before accepted (d) shouting from your seat
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) linking with teammates (c) answering opponents (d) confident posture
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listening carefully (b) shouting over others (c) arguing for its own sake (d) interrupting others
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
25. 25.🕒 A debate slot is 17 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.📝 The proposition team scores 201 marks and the opposition team scores 198 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
28. 28.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) standing up to offer (c) mocking the speaker (d) making a long speech
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) but
31. 31.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
32. 32.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
34. 34.True or false: “staying on topic” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) an unsigned poster (c) a chat forward (d) the city water board
37. 37.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) argue with them (c) sit down politely (d) keep talking
38. 38.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
39. 39.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a new example? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
40. 40.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition

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