Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 798 · 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.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) both, loudly (c) the idea, not the person (d) the evaluator
2. 2.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
4. 4.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 36 for content, 23 for style and 71 in all. How many marks for strategy?
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) answering opponents (c) correct facts (d) linking with teammates
7. 7.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) repeating others (c) leading without bossing (d) personal comments
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
9. 9.🧾 Good or poor summary: adding a new point? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
10. 10.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
11. 11.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) a set speaking order (c) proposition, opposition (d) a fixed time per speaker
13. 13.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) dress, height, luck (c) speed, size, shouting (d) jokes, length, volume
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
15. 15.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the argument (c) the audience (d) the speaker
16. 16.💎 What does “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) agreeing with all (b) speaking loudest (c) bringing something new (d) speaking longest
17. 17.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: a calm face? (a) positive (b) negative
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) to give an example (d) so
20. 20.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) may test the definition (c) must disprove the motion (d) must prove the motion
24. 24.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) is against the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
25. 25.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
26. 26.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
27. 27.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) summarising (b) dominating (c) adding value (d) building on
28. 28.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) judges pick a winner (c) fixed for and against (d) reaching shared ideas
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
30. 30.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) positive (b) negative
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) a practical solution (c) a made-up figure (d) a personal attack
33. 33.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) saying where we agreed (c) no new arguments (d) covering both sides
34. 34.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
36. 36.🧾 Good or poor summary: only your own view? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) confident posture (b) good pace and pauses (c) good use of time (d) eye contact
39. 39.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Please sit down; I may take one later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy

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