Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 530 · 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: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
4. 4.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
5. 5.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
6. 6.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) speaks first (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
11. 11.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: mumbling the start? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
12. 12.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a long, pointless story? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
16. 16.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “saying nothing” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “a calm, clear voice” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
20. 20.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the fastest talker (c) the silent member (d) a clear, fair speaker
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) answers the proposition
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
24. 24.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they get a bonus (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
26. 26.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
27. 27.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
28. 28.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
29. 29.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) both, loudly (c) the evaluator (d) the person, not the idea
30. 30.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) dress, height, luck (c) speed, size, shouting (d) content, style, strategy
33. 33.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) guess on the day (c) time it in practice (d) skip the ending
34. 34.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: going off topic? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
35. 35.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
36. 36.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) only your own view (c) naming the main points (d) staying neutral
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) sitting if declined (c) keeping it to 15 seconds (d) asking a short question
39. 39.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
40. 40.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude

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