Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 616 · 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.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Our science textbook tells us that…” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
2. 2.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 6 (c) 12 (d) 3
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
4. 4.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) sitting upright (b) pointing a finger (c) rolling your eyes (d) arms crossed, frowning
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) however (d) but
6. 6.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
7. 7.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) just one word (b) about an hour (c) about a minute (d) about ten minutes
8. 8.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
11. 11.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) complain about it (b) stay silent (c) change the topic (d) define the key words
12. 12.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wrong fact (b) a long story first (c) a brief, sharp point (d) mumbling the start
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
16. 16.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) polite disagreement (c) saying nothing (d) clear, relevant points
17. 17.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
19. 19.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) check your phone (c) close your eyes (d) note 2–3 key points
21. 21.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) nothing (c) a frown (d) a reason or example
22. 22.True or false: “no new arguments” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
24. 24.True or false: “making a long speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
26. 26.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) slouching back (b) pointing a finger (c) tapping the table (d) facing the speaker
27. 27.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) we can practise in class (c) homework is boring (d) I like football
28. 28.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) being short and clear (b) a long repeat of all (c) no new arguments (d) a clear last line
29. 29.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the judges
30. 30.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
31. 31.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 24, 29 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
33. 33.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) building on (b) adding value (c) summarising (d) dominating
34. 34.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) links proof to the claim (c) ends the debate (d) repeats the claim
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must disprove the motion
38. 38.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) speaks first (d) is against the motion
40. 40.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value

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