Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 805 · 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: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the opposition (d) the proposition
4. 4.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) arms crossed, frowning (c) tapping the table (d) eye contact with all
5. 5.True or false: “shouting from your seat” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
11. 11.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a long, pointless story (b) a fresh angle (c) linking two ideas (d) the other side’s view
13. 13.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
14. 14.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
15. 15.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 27 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
16. 16.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
18. 18.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) summarising (b) building on (c) interrupting (d) adding value
19. 19.True or false: “reading from notes” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
21. 21.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
22. 22.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) although (d) for instance
24. 24.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) that is why (c) such as (d) so
28. 28.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) saying nothing (c) repeating others (d) leading without bossing
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: reaching shared ideas? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.True or false: “mumbling the start” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
32. 32.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is for the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) must prove the motion (d) speaks first
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
36. 36.True or false: “talking to one person” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
38. 38.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
39. 39.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False

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