Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 644 · 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.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
3. 3.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “setting out the scope” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
9. 9.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “leading without bossing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a closing appeal? (a) greeting the judges (b) a closing appeal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) defines the key words
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 3 with proof (b) greeting the judges
18. 18.📜 The team that argues for the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the opposition (c) the proposition (d) the audience
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
20. 20.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
21. 21.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are leaving (b) you are sleepy (c) you are bored (d) you are listening
22. 22.🧾 Good or poor summary: covering both sides? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) standing up to offer (c) talking before accepted (d) offering in minute one
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
28. 28.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: pointing a finger? (a) negative (b) positive
29. 29.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the argument
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
31. 31.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
32. 32.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cricket matches (c) music exams (d) cooking shows
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) saying where we agreed (c) a long repeat of all (d) starting a new debate
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being short and clear (b) naming the main points (c) adding a new point (d) no new arguments
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) for instance
36. 36.📋 In a group discussion on “Are school trips as useful as lessons?”, Kabir went off topic to talk about a film; Aarav disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Vihaan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Vihaan (c) Kabir
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Science is exciting. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
38. 38.💎 Does this add value to a GD: complaining about time? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False

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