Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 587 · 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.📝 The proposition team scores 233 marks and the opposition team scores 238 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
2. 2.🚀 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
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) that is why (c) although (d) to give an example
4. 4.True or false: “saying nothing” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points against? (a) restate the topic (b) points against
6. 6.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the person asking (d) the audience
7. 7.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) claim it first (b) repeat it word for word (c) add a new angle (d) stay quiet forever
8. 8.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
11. 11.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack
12. 12.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
14. 14.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must prove the motion
15. 15.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they can lose marks (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the winner’s prize
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
19. 19.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
20. 20.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your height (b) your handwriting (c) your clothes (d) how you take part
25. 25.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Plants need water. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
27. 27.💎 Does this add value to a GD: repeating the last point? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
28. 28.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) round it to 100 (c) make it bigger (d) check where it came from
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.True or false: “staying neutral” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
35. 35.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
37. 37.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “stupid” (c) “however” (d) “ugh”
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
39. 39.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
40. 40.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite

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