Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 551 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the last speaker
5. 5.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) start a new point (c) speak faster (d) ignore it
6. 6.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) keeping points short (b) letting others finish (c) staying on topic (d) arguing for its own sake
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
8. 8.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) mocking the speaker (c) offering in minute one (d) standing up to offer
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
11. 11.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by height (b) no, anyone may speak (c) yes, by roll number
12. 12.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
13. 13.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
14. 14.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
15. 15.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: mumbling the start? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
16. 16.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) strong (c) weak (d) complete
17. 17.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
18. 18.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
19. 19.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a joke off the topic (c) repeating the topic (d) a calm, clear voice
20. 20.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
21. 21.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) positive (b) negative
24. 24.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) clear reasoning (c) answering opponents (d) linking with teammates
26. 26.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) a clear team plan (c) good pace and pauses (d) clear reasoning
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Ice is frozen water.
28. 28.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a fact with numbers (b) “I agree” and no more (c) going off topic (d) a long, pointless story
29. 29.🧾 Good or poor summary: covering both sides? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
30. 30.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long story first (b) linking to daily life (c) shouting to be first (d) a wrong fact
32. 32.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
33. 33.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) briefly, then go on (b) give up the speech (c) ignore it (d) argue for minutes
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
36. 36.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) no set order of turns (d) a set speaking order
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
38. 38.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Mangoes taste best.
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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