Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 764 · 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.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
2. 2.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
4. 4.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) answers the proposition
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) gives evidence (d) closes a speech
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) but
8. 8.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) mocking the speaker (c) standing up to offer (d) making a long speech
9. 9.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
10. 10.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
11. 11.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “those people” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
12. 12.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) correct facts (b) a clear, steady voice (c) linking with teammates (d) good use of time
13. 13.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) because
16. 16.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
18. 18.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they get a bonus (c) they can lose marks (d) nothing at all
19. 19.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) “food is food” (c) a count of wasted plates
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) polite (b) impolite
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
23. 23.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a short summary so far (c) a fact with numbers (d) the other side’s view
28. 28.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) facts that support it
29. 29.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
31. 31.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
33. 33.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) blaming others (b) covering both sides (c) mentioning key facts (d) a clear last line
34. 34.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the person, not the idea (c) the evaluator (d) both, loudly
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) must prove the motion
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
39. 39.True or false: “mocking the speaker” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic

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