Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 601 · 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 many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) about 50 (d) just 1
2. 2.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
3. 3.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
4. 4.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) mocking their idea (b) adding to their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) ignoring their idea
5. 5.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) polite disagreement (c) leading without bossing (d) listening to others
6. 6.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking loudest (b) speaking longest (c) bringing something new (d) agreeing with all
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
8. 8.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) correct facts (c) relevant examples (d) clear reasoning
10. 10.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) restating the topic (b) repeating the last point (c) a question that helps (d) shouting a slogan
11. 11.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) personal comments (b) going off topic (c) repeating others (d) leading without bossing
12. 12.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
17. 17.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
18. 18.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Could we start by asking what a good school canteen looks like?” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
19. 19.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no fixed sides
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) proposition, opposition (c) fixed for and against (d) judges pick a winner
25. 25.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) positive (b) negative
26. 26.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) sitting upright (b) a calm face (c) eye contact with all (d) slouching back
27. 27.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) listening carefully (b) speaking up early (c) letting others finish (d) staying silent
28. 28.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: open hands? (a) positive (b) negative
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting to be first (b) a joke off the topic (c) mumbling the start (d) a calm, clear voice
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a short question (b) offering nonstop (c) offering in minute one (d) making a long speech
35. 35.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a short summary so far (b) a long, pointless story (c) a real-life case (d) linking two ideas
36. 36.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a real-life case (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a fact with numbers (d) a question that helps
37. 37.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
39. 39.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic

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