Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 659 · 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.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) make it bigger (c) hide the source (d) round it to 100
2. 2.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
3. 3.🕒 A debate slot is 27 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) speaks first (d) must disprove the motion
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
7. 7.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) apologise (c) sum up and appeal (d) add a new point
9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) for example (c) such as (d) however
10. 10.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) greet judges, opponents (b) start shouting (c) insult the motion (d) tell a long joke
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
14. 14.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) relevant examples (c) strong evidence (d) clear reasoning
15. 15.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) I like football (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
19. 19.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
20. 20.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) claim it first (c) add a new angle (d) repeat it word for word
22. 22.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
25. 25.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) for instance
27. 27.🧾 Good or poor summary: a clear last line? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
28. 28.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) it shows you listened (b) to fill time (c) to tease them (d) to confuse them
30. 30.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
34. 34.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Riya stayed silent for the whole discussion; Vihaan spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Arjun listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Riya (b) Vihaan (c) Arjun
35. 35.✋ A speech is 7 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?
36. 36.True or false: “complaining about time” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
40. 40.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour

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