Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 68 · 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: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering in mid-speech (d) offering a fair point
3. 3.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
5. 5.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Over and out.”
7. 7.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a brief, sharp point? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) being short and clear (c) mentioning key facts (d) only your own view
12. 12.True or false: “saying “On that point”” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or greeting the judges? (a) previewing 3 points (b) greeting the judges
14. 14.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
16. 16.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) answering their point (c) repeating your point (d) a personal attack
17. 17.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: talking to one person? (a) a do (b) a don’t
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
19. 19.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Riya only repeated what others had already said; Aarav gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Vihaan went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Aarav (b) Riya (c) Vihaan
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
21. 21.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Chess is boring. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
22. 22.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) close your eyes (b) note 2–3 key points (c) check your phone (d) memorise a speech
23. 23.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
24. 24.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) mocking their idea (b) adding to their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) ignoring their idea
27. 27.🧾 Good or poor summary: only your own view? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
28. 28.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) blaming others (c) getting facts wrong (d) adding a new point
29. 29.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) ignore them (b) point at them (c) speak for them (d) invite them in kindly
30. 30.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧾 Good or poor summary: blaming others? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
32. 32.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
33. 33.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
34. 34.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
36. 36.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: open hands? (a) negative (b) positive
39. 39.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying on topic? (a) a do (b) a don’t

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