Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 642 · 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: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
2. 2.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a question that helps (c) a fact with numbers (d) the other side’s view
3. 3.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
5. 5.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “a clear last line” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
8. 8.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) a motion to argue (c) a fixed time per speaker (d) proposition, opposition
9. 9.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
12. 12.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
13. 13.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) a calm, clear voice (c) a brief, sharp point (d) defining the key word
14. 14.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) add a new point (c) sum up and appeal (d) start a story
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
16. 16.✋ A speech is 4 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?
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
21. 21.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points against? (a) restate the topic (b) points against
22. 22.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
24. 24.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
26. 26.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.True or false: “saying nothing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
30. 30.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) fancy clothes (c) good arguments (d) the loudest voice
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying silent? (a) a do (b) a don’t
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
35. 35.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) open hands (c) facing the speaker (d) arms crossed, frowning
36. 36.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) no (b) yes
38. 38.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) due to (c) for example (d) as a result
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can we make our city cleaner?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic

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