Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 48 · 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: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
3. 3.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
5. 5.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a do (b) a don’t
6. 6.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
8. 8.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to judge content
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
12. 12.🛡️ 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
13. 13.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) sport is popular (c) I like lunch break (d) you never play sport
14. 14.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) the whole group (b) only you (c) only your friends (d) only the first speaker
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) waiting to be accepted (c) asking a short question (d) standing up to offer
16. 16.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
17. 17.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) talking to one person (c) checking your phone (d) giving facts for points
21. 21.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
22. 22.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
23. 23.True or false: “dominating the talk” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) answering opponents (c) good pace and pauses (d) strong evidence
25. 25.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a long, pointless story (b) a question that helps (c) restating the topic (d) going off topic
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a practical solution (c) a short summary so far (d) linking two ideas
28. 28.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) staying on topic (b) listening carefully (c) dominating the talk (d) inviting a quiet member
29. 29.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 39, 20 and 10. What is the total out of 100?
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) as a result
33. 33.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
34. 34.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
35. 35.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a quick real example (c) shouting to be first (d) defining the key word
37. 37.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the proposition (c) the opposition (d) the judges
38. 38.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
39. 39.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: pointing a finger? (a) positive (b) negative
40. 40.🛡️ 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

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