Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 737 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
3. 3.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) restating the topic (b) going off topic (c) a new example (d) complaining about time
4. 4.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) leaving out one side (c) being short and clear (d) trailing off
5. 5.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
6. 6.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) asking a short question (c) offering in minute one (d) shouting from your seat
7. 7.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Ishaan laughed at a classmate’s idea; Kabir spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Saanvi built on two classmates’ points and added a new example. Who did best? (a) Ishaan (b) Kabir (c) Saanvi
8. 8.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) write it at the venue (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
9. 9.🕒 A debate slot is 28 minutes. The judges need 10 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
10. 10.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) listening to others (b) leading without bossing (c) talking over others (d) a good summary
11. 11.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they get a bonus (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
12. 12.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to propose”
13. 13.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) about 2 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) the whole speech
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a short, clear question (b) a wrong fact (c) a joke off the topic (d) shouting to be first
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
21. 21.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Whatever.”
22. 22.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
24. 24.True or false: “staying on topic” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “saying nothing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
27. 27.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) dominating (b) summarising (c) building on (d) adding value
28. 28.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the speaker
31. 31.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) members speak freely (d) reaching shared ideas
33. 33.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to confuse them (c) it shows you listened (d) to fill time
34. 34.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in the middle minutes (b) during the main points (c) in protected minutes
35. 35.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
36. 36.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would make homework optional.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
38. 38.True or false: “polite disagreement” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) positive (b) negative
40. 40.📝 The proposition team scores 245 marks and the opposition team scores 238 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?

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