Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 503 · 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.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
2. 2.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) defining the key word (c) a short, clear question (d) shouting to be first
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
5. 5.True or false: “making a long speech” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ 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
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) kids need a long rest (c) we forget in long breaks
8. 8.True or false: “listening to others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🧾 Good or poor summary: getting facts wrong? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
11. 11.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) during the main points (c) in the middle minutes
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 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) being rude (c) building on a point
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
20. 20.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
21. 21.True or false: “staying neutral” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 3 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 3 with proof
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
28. 28.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) keep talking (b) stay standing (c) sit down politely (d) argue with them
29. 29.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a joke off the topic (b) a quick real example (c) shouting to be first (d) starting with “sorry”
30. 30.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 29 for content, 27 for style and 70 in all. How many marks for strategy?
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
32. 32.True or false: “talking over others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) a calm face (b) sitting upright (c) nodding while listening (d) tapping the table
34. 34.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
36. 36.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
38. 38.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
39. 39.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False

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