Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 790 · 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.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
2. 2.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) never speak first (b) only if well prepared (c) always, at any cost
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
5. 5.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) memorise a speech (c) close your eyes (d) note 2–3 key points
6. 6.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) sum up and appeal (b) add a new point (c) apologise (d) start a story
7. 7.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
9. 9.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) open hands (b) tapping the table (c) sitting upright (d) facing the speaker
10. 10.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) answering opponents (b) relevant examples (c) good pace and pauses (d) strong evidence
12. 12.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
15. 15.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧾 Good or poor summary: covering both sides? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
21. 21.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) guess on the day
22. 22.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: keeping points short? (a) a do (b) a don’t
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) shouting over others (c) letting others finish (d) arguing for its own sake
25. 25.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
26. 26.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “I beg to oppose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
27. 27.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a personal attack (b) a practical solution (c) a new example (d) a fact with numbers
28. 28.True or false: “mocking an idea” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
30. 30.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to waste time (c) judges can follow you (d) to hide them
31. 31.🛡️ 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
32. 32.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 22 for content, 27 for style and 64 in all. How many marks for strategy?
33. 33.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
34. 34.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your handwriting (b) your height (c) how you take part (d) your clothes
35. 35.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would start school an hour later.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
39. 39.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to daily life (b) a wrong fact (c) a long story first (d) shouting to be first

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