Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 626 · 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) a long repeat of all (c) saying where we agreed (d) being short and clear
3. 3.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “a practical solution” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
9. 9.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) losing your temper (c) saying nothing (d) clear, relevant points
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
12. 12.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) weak (d) complete
13. 13.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a short summary? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a short summary
15. 15.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
16. 16.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
17. 17.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
19. 19.True or false: “talking to one person” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) a quick real example (c) repeating the topic (d) a calm, clear voice
21. 21.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
22. 22.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “however” (d) “stupid”
23. 23.✋ 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?
24. 24.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
27. 27.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) must prove the motion
29. 29.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) a strong, fresh point (b) leaving early (c) repeating the opener (d) shouting louder
30. 30.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
31. 31.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🕒 A debate slot is 32 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
34. 34.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
36. 36.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
38. 38.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) note 2–3 key points (b) close your eyes (c) memorise a speech (d) check your phone
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering in minute one (d) offering a fair point
40. 40.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True

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