Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 60 · 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 can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
2. 2.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) a fact with numbers (c) the other side’s view (d) complaining about time
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) because (d) the reason is
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
5. 5.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) back to back (b) one behind another (c) in a circle or U (d) in rows facing a stage
6. 6.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) shouting over others (c) using names politely (d) talking to one person
10. 10.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “This House…”
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) metre
13. 13.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) in the middle (c) at the end
14. 14.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
17. 17.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) leaving out one side (b) trailing off (c) naming the main points (d) starting a new debate
19. 19.✋ A speech is 3 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?
20. 20.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a relevant fact? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
22. 22.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
24. 24.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) choosing the winner (b) bossing everyone (c) guiding the group fairly (d) speaking the most
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
27. 27.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the timekeeper (c) the winner’s prize (d) the topic statement
28. 28.✋ Good or poor POI habit: asking a short question? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) for instance (d) such as
30. 30.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
31. 31.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a polite reply (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
32. 32.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) no clear meaning (c) a hidden answer (d) one right answer
33. 33.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the evaluator (c) the person, not the idea (d) both, loudly
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
35. 35.🧾 Good or poor summary: covering both sides? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
36. 36.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the fastest talker (b) a clear, fair speaker (c) the loudest speaker (d) the silent member
37. 37.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
39. 39.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
40. 40.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a joke off the topic (b) a calm, clear voice (c) a wrong fact (d) reading from notes

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