Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 658 · 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.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) you never play sport (d) I like lunch break
2. 2.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) the whole group (b) only you (c) only your friends (d) only the first speaker
3. 3.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking up early (b) listening carefully (c) staying on topic (d) interrupting others
6. 6.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) state their point fairly (d) raise your voice
8. 8.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
9. 9.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
10. 10.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
12. 12.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) one right answer (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
13. 13.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Dear diary…” (b) “This House…” (c) “Breaking news…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
14. 14.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a don’t (b) a do
15. 15.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) negative (b) positive
16. 16.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) shouting it (c) saying it twice (d) a rude word
17. 17.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
18. 18.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) write it at the venue (d) time it in practice
20. 20.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a practical solution (b) linking two ideas (c) a fresh angle (d) a long, pointless story
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
26. 26.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) a calm face (c) pointing a finger (d) arms crossed, frowning
28. 28.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
29. 29.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
30. 30.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 2 minutes (b) the whole speech (c) about 5 minutes (d) about 15 seconds
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) arguing for its own sake (c) using names politely (d) staying silent
33. 33.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a short summary? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a short summary
35. 35.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.🧾 Good or poor summary: covering both sides? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the last point (b) a long, pointless story (c) a fact with numbers (d) “I agree” and no more
39. 39.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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