Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 66 · 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.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) sitting upright (b) arms crossed, frowning (c) a calm face (d) nodding while listening
5. 5.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
6. 6.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a question that helps (c) shouting a slogan (d) a short summary so far
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear, steady voice (d) eye contact
9. 9.✋ Good or poor POI habit: shouting from your seat? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
10. 10.True or false: “a wrong fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying where we agreed (b) starting a new debate (c) a long repeat of all (d) only your own view
12. 12.True or false: “a short, clear question” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a don’t (b) a do
14. 14.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
15. 15.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
16. 16.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
17. 17.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) long and one-sided (b) short and balanced (c) new and surprising
19. 19.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
20. 20.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about ten minutes (b) about an hour (c) just one word (d) about a minute
21. 21.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “a quick real example” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) closes a speech (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
25. 25.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) blaming others (b) covering both sides (c) naming the main points (d) a clear last line
26. 26.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
32. 32.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would replace exams with projects.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
35. 35.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Respected judges, worthy opponents and dear friends…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “a good summary” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or stating your side? (a) greeting the judges (b) stating your side
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person

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