Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 757 · 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: “correct facts” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) leading without bossing (d) talking over others
3. 3.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
4. 4.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
5. 5.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
6. 6.⚖️ 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
7. 7.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the person asking
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no set order of turns (b) sitting in a circle (c) members speak freely (d) proposition, opposition
10. 10.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
12. 12.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) opens a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) must prove the motion (d) must disprove the motion
19. 19.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) letting others finish (b) using names politely (c) inviting a quiet member (d) dominating the talk
20. 20.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) an unsigned poster (c) a guess (d) the city water board
21. 21.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
23. 23.True or false: “listening to others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick real example (b) linking to daily life (c) reading from notes (d) a short, clear question
26. 26.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) getting facts wrong (c) a long repeat of all (d) being short and clear
29. 29.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) mocking the speaker (d) offering nonstop
31. 31.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
32. 32.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
33. 33.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Our school throws away about 20 kg of food a day — let’s talk about why.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
36. 36.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) a long repeat of all (b) leaving out one side (c) blaming others (d) staying neutral
38. 38.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “whatever” (c) “however” (d) “ugh”
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) however (c) this is because (d) to give an example
40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) for example (d) as a result

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