Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 791 · 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 slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
3. 3.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) a practical solution (c) a made-up figure (d) “I agree” and no more
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
5. 5.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Kabir built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Ananya went off topic to talk about a film; Ishaan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Kabir (c) Ishaan
6. 6.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 2 minutes (c) about 5 minutes (d) about 15 seconds
7. 7.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
8. 8.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) ends the debate
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) so (c) as a result (d) that is why
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.🕒 A debate slot is 22 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
14. 14.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the longest speech (b) the loudest voice (c) fancy clothes (d) good arguments
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a personal attack (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a new example (d) going off topic
16. 16.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) trust a rumour (d) guess
20. 20.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) add a new angle (b) claim it first (c) repeat it word for word (d) stay quiet forever
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear team plan (b) confident posture (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear, steady voice
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
23. 23.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) the city water board (c) an unsigned poster (d) a guess
24. 24.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a brief, sharp point (b) a quick real example (c) a wrong fact (d) setting out the scope
25. 25.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, clear question (b) linking to daily life (c) repeating the topic (d) a quick real example
27. 27.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: losing your temper? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
28. 28.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
29. 29.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
30. 30.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
32. 32.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) a fact with numbers (c) the other side’s view (d) “I agree” and no more
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a practical solution (b) a fresh angle (c) linking two ideas (d) a made-up figure
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) due to (d) for example
38. 38.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) staying on topic (b) shouting over others (c) letting others finish (d) inviting a quiet member
39. 39.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
40. 40.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True

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