Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 571 · 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: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) arguing when declined (d) offering nonstop
4. 4.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
6. 6.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions
7. 7.True or false: “interrupting others” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
10. 10.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
11. 11.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) due to (d) therefore
14. 14.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧾 Good or poor summary: blaming others? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
17. 17.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
19. 19.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
20. 20.🕒 A debate slot is 44 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
21. 21.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) fixed for and against (d) sitting in a circle
22. 22.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) add a new angle (b) claim it first (c) repeat it word for word (d) stay quiet forever
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) a short summary so far (c) a question that helps (d) a made-up figure
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) talk the longest (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) thanking the judges (c) a personal attack (d) answering their point
28. 28.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) they get a bonus (d) nothing at all
30. 30.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⏱️ A 3-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?
32. 32.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a real-life case? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
33. 33.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
34. 34.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) judges pick a winner (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) members speak freely
35. 35.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “This House would give every class a pet.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
39. 39.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “stupid” (c) “fair” (d) “important”
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning

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