Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 586 · 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.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “you lot” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
3. 3.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) no fixed sides (c) proposition, opposition (d) reaching shared ideas
4. 4.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
6. 6.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
7. 7.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: dominating the talk? (a) a don’t (b) a do
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
9. 9.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) a long repeat of all (c) starting a new debate (d) saying where we agreed
10. 10.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) correct facts (b) confident posture (c) strong evidence (d) answering opponents
12. 12.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “however” (b) “ugh” (c) “stupid” (d) “whatever”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) a new example (c) a fresh angle (d) going off topic
18. 18.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) quality of points (c) number of turns
19. 19.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) a fact with numbers (c) a long, pointless story (d) a made-up figure
21. 21.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) explore a topic together (c) defeat the others (d) stay silent
23. 23.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
25. 25.✋ A speech is 6 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
26. 26.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) sum up and appeal (c) start a story (d) apologise
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) polite (b) impolite
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
30. 30.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) no fixed sides (c) fixed for and against (d) proposition, opposition
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) standing up to offer (c) asking a short question (d) waiting to be accepted
33. 33.True or false: “polite disagreement” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
35. 35.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 6 (b) 9 (c) 12 (d) 3
37. 37.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: checking your phone? (a) a do (b) a don’t
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion

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