Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 555 · 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: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
3. 3.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) as a result (d) that is why
5. 5.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the person asking
6. 6.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
10. 10.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a short summary so far (c) “I agree” and no more (d) the other side’s view
11. 11.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) for instance (d) that is why
13. 13.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Rainy days are fun.
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework
18. 18.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
19. 19.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) finish your sentence (b) ignore it (c) start a new point (d) speak faster
20. 20.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points in favour? (a) restate the topic (b) points in favour
21. 21.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a do (b) a don’t
22. 22.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
23. 23.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
25. 25.🧾 Good or poor summary: getting facts wrong? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) although
29. 29.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
31. 31.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ 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
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
34. 34.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
35. 35.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Science is exciting.
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
38. 38.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
39. 39.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) adding to their idea (c) ignoring their idea (d) mocking their idea
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it

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