Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 766 · 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.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) speak for them (b) point at them (c) invite them in kindly (d) ignore them
2. 2.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
3. 3.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
4. 4.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
6. 6.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) tell a long joke (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
7. 7.🧾 Good or poor summary: getting facts wrong? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
8. 8.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Vihaan only repeated what others had already said; Kabir started with a clear fact and later summarised both sides; Rohan went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Rohan (b) Kabir (c) Vihaan
9. 9.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they win (c) they can lose marks (d) they get a bonus
12. 12.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) repeating others (c) listening to others (d) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Who asked you?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: pointing a finger? (a) negative (b) positive
16. 16.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a personal attack? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
17. 17.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a topic to explore (c) proposition, opposition (d) a motion to argue
19. 19.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) clear reasoning (b) a clear, steady voice (c) relevant examples (d) linking with teammates
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
21. 21.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
22. 22.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “This House believes a year has twelve months.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
27. 27.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) good pace and pauses (d) relevant examples
28. 28.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 1 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 1 with proof
29. 29.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) check where it came from (c) round it to 100 (d) hide the source
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) is for the motion
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
34. 34.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) nodding while listening (c) open hands (d) eye contact with all
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
37. 37.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
38. 38.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) saying where we agreed (b) trailing off (c) getting facts wrong (d) adding a new point
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) a hidden answer (c) no clear meaning (d) one right answer

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