Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 785 · 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 debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
5. 5.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting if declined (b) waiting to be accepted (c) offering in minute one (d) saying “On that point”
7. 7.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a mistake in reasoning
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
9. 9.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.📋 In a group discussion on “How can we make our city cleaner?”, Nisha disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish; Arjun laughed at a classmate’s idea; Meera spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Nisha (c) Arjun
11. 11.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
13. 13.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) a short summary so far (c) restating the topic (d) a question that helps
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
17. 17.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
19. 19.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
20. 20.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 25, 27 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
22. 22.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) nothing (c) a reason or example (d) a frown
23. 23.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) is for the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) defines the key words
24. 24.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
25. 25.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
26. 26.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
28. 28.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ 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
30. 30.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
31. 31.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “stupid” (c) “ugh” (d) “however”
32. 32.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a do (b) a don’t
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a real-life case (b) the other side’s view (c) a fresh angle (d) “I agree” and no more
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
40. 40.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third opposition speaker speak?

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