Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 796 · 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.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💬 Polite or impolite? “Your team is just jealous.” (a) impolite (b) polite
3. 3.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) thanking the judges (c) a personal attack (d) repeating your point
4. 4.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) dominating (b) summarising (c) adding value (d) building on
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
6. 6.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
7. 7.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) bringing something new (b) speaking longest (c) agreeing with all (d) speaking loudest
8. 8.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
10. 10.🛡️ 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
11. 11.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) ignore it (b) finish your sentence (c) speak faster (d) start a new point
12. 12.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) adding to their idea (b) ignoring their idea (c) mocking their idea (d) repeating your own idea
14. 14.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
16. 16.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
17. 17.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
19. 19.📝 Under which judging area is “confident posture” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
20. 20.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) back to back (d) in rows facing a stage
21. 21.🕒 A debate slot is 34 minutes. The judges need 4 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “however” (c) “ugh” (d) “stupid”
24. 24.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) gives evidence (c) opens a speech (d) closes a speech
25. 25.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) polite (b) impolite
26. 26.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in minute one (b) making a long speech (c) mocking the speaker (d) saying “On that point”
28. 28.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the end (b) at the start (c) in the middle
29. 29.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) offering nonstop (c) shouting from your seat (d) saying “On that point”
30. 30.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
32. 32.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting over others (b) inviting a quiet member (c) using names politely (d) giving facts for points
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
37. 37.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) greet judges, opponents (c) start shouting (d) insult the motion
39. 39.🚀 Should you rush to speak first in every GD? (a) only if well prepared (b) never speak first (c) always, at any cost
40. 40.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False

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