Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 78 · 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.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
6. 6.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering in mid-speech (c) talking before accepted (d) offering in minute one
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
9. 9.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
12. 12.True or false: “listening to others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading from notes (b) a joke off the topic (c) defining the key word (d) mumbling the start
14. 14.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
17. 17.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
19. 19.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
20. 20.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
21. 21.🧾 Good or poor summary: starting a new debate? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
22. 22.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 38, 26 and 12. What is the total out of 100?
23. 23.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
25. 25.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
26. 26.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
28. 28.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) a joke off the topic (c) a wrong fact (d) defining the key word
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
33. 33.🚦 A quiet member has not spoken yet. What can you do? (a) speak for them (b) ignore them (c) point at them (d) invite them in kindly
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering nonstop (c) talking before accepted (d) sitting if declined
35. 35.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) repeat it word for word (c) claim it first (d) add a new angle
36. 36.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
37. 37.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) blaming others (b) staying neutral (c) a clear last line (d) no new arguments
38. 38.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a personal attack (b) a fact with numbers (c) restating the topic (d) “I agree” and no more
40. 40.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False

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