Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 5 · 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.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) so (c) this is because (d) such as
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “a new example” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only your friends (b) the whole group (c) only you (d) only the first speaker
6. 6.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the topic statement (b) the last speech (c) the timekeeper (d) the winner’s prize
9. 9.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to keep speeches fair (b) to ask questions (c) to judge content (d) to choose motions
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Everyone, be quiet and listen to me!” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
11. 11.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) argue for minutes (b) give up the speech (c) briefly, then go on (d) ignore it
12. 12.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) asking off-topic things (c) making a long speech (d) mocking the speaker
15. 15.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) linking to daily life (b) setting out the scope (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a calm, clear voice
17. 17.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
19. 19.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
20. 20.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
21. 21.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
22. 22.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) a calm face (c) eye contact with all (d) facing the speaker
23. 23.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) building on (b) summarising (c) interrupting (d) adding value
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the topic (b) a quick real example (c) linking to daily life (d) setting out the scope
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
28. 28.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) number of turns (b) length of turns (c) quality of points
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
30. 30.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the timekeeper (c) the speaker (d) the audience
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) no set order of turns (c) sitting in a circle (d) a set speaking order
33. 33.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) add a new point (c) start a story (d) sum up and appeal
34. 34.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
35. 35.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
38. 38.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
40. 40.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True

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