Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 541 · 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: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ 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
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
5. 5.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
8. 8.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) however (d) but
12. 12.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) one behind another
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
14. 14.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
16. 16.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) but
18. 18.🧾 Good or poor summary: only your own view? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
20. 20.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) only if well prepared (c) never speak first
21. 21.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) so (c) for instance (d) as a result
24. 24.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) relevant examples (c) linking with teammates (d) a clear, steady voice
25. 25.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
27. 27.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) giving facts for points (b) inviting a quiet member (c) mocking an idea (d) listening carefully
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: repeating the last point? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
30. 30.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) is against the motion (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) speaks first
31. 31.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
32. 32.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Plants need water.
34. 34.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a guess (c) the city water board (d) a chat forward
35. 35.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
36. 36.📝 The proposition team scores 186 marks and the opposition team scores 201 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) that is why
38. 38.True or false: “This House would ban homework at weekends.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point

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