Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 655 · 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.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
2. 2.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
3. 3.True or false: “clear, relevant points” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Who asked you?” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
6. 6.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st proposition speaker or the 2nd proposition speaker? (a) 1st proposition speaker (b) 2nd proposition speaker
7. 7.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) clear, relevant points (c) polite disagreement (d) a good summary
8. 8.True or false: saying which teammate will cover which point is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
11. 11.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) mentioning key facts (b) being short and clear (c) trailing off (d) no new arguments
13. 13.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) adding value (b) building on (c) summarising (d) dominating
16. 16.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) asking a short question (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering nonstop
17. 17.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
19. 19.True or false: “dominating the talk” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
21. 21.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
24. 24.True or false: “a long, pointless story” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “mentioning key facts” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) as a result
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
29. 29.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Ishaan interrupted others again and again; Tara listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree; Aarav went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Tara (b) Aarav (c) Ishaan
30. 30.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
31. 31.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long, pointless story (b) a practical solution (c) a question that helps (d) linking two ideas
34. 34.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “clear, relevant points” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of interest (c) piece of idea (d) point of information
37. 37.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) ends the debate (c) links proof to the claim (d) adds a new topic
38. 38.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
39. 39.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the loudest team (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the judges
40. 40.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False

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