Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 667 · 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: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) waiting to be accepted (d) shouting from your seat
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
4. 4.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving out one side (b) saying where we agreed (c) a long repeat of all (d) only your own view
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 2 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 2 with proof
9. 9.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
10. 10.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
11. 11.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving out one side (b) adding a new point (c) blaming others (d) covering both sides
14. 14.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
15. 15.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: facing the speaker? (a) negative (b) positive
16. 16.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) check your phone (c) note 2–3 key points (d) close your eyes
17. 17.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
19. 19.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
20. 20.True or false: “talking to one person” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
22. 22.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
23. 23.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: looking at the clock? (a) negative (b) positive
24. 24.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
25. 25.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
27. 27.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
28. 28.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 22, 38 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
29. 29.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
31. 31.True or false: “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) about 2 minutes (c) the whole speech (d) about 15 seconds
33. 33.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) start a new point (c) finish your sentence (d) ignore it
34. 34.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 3 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 3 with proof
36. 36.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
37. 37.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) negative (b) positive
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
40. 40.💎 Does this add value to a GD: “I agree” and no more? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value

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