Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 623 · 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.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
2. 2.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) time it in practice (c) write it at the venue (d) guess on the day
3. 3.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) in the middle minutes (c) during the main points
5. 5.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: giving facts for points? (a) a do (b) a don’t
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “keeping it to 15 seconds” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the end (b) in the middle (c) at the start
10. 10.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
11. 11.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
16. 16.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) a relevant fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a short, clear question
17. 17.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
19. 19.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
20. 20.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) positive (b) negative
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
25. 25.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a relevant fact (b) a long story first (c) a joke off the topic (d) starting with “sorry”
26. 26.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
28. 28.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
29. 29.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) always, at any cost (b) never speak first (c) only if well prepared
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) is for the motion (d) answers the proposition
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
33. 33.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the audience (b) the timekeeper (c) the judges (d) the loudest team
34. 34.True or false: “shouting over others” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) rolling your eyes (b) looking at the clock (c) eye contact with all (d) arms crossed, frowning
38. 38.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) a new example (c) a personal attack (d) complaining about time
39. 39.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
40. 40.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a real-life case (b) a fresh angle (c) a fact with numbers (d) a personal attack

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