Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 810 · 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: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
3. 3.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) relevant examples (c) good pace and pauses (d) a clear team plan
4. 4.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a short, clear question (b) a joke off the topic (c) repeating the topic (d) a long story first
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
6. 6.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: mocking an idea? (a) a do (b) a don’t
7. 7.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) because (d) as a result
9. 9.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
10. 10.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) shouting from your seat (b) asking a short question (c) asking off-topic things (d) arguing when declined
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
13. 13.True or false: “saying nothing” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Thank you, and I beg to propose.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
15. 15.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
16. 16.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) shout at them (c) copy it back (d) ignore the judges
17. 17.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.✋ A speech is 6 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long, pointless story (b) a made-up figure (c) a real-life case (d) a personal attack
24. 24.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) eye contact with all (c) looking at the clock (d) facing the speaker
25. 25.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) talking over others (b) building on others (c) ignoring others (d) mocking others
26. 26.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
28. 28.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
29. 29.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) sum up and appeal (c) start a story (d) apologise
30. 30.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
32. 32.Which of these is a GD do? (a) interrupting others (b) staying silent (c) using names politely (d) mocking an idea
33. 33.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the loudest speaker (b) the fastest talker (c) a clear, fair speaker (d) the silent member
34. 34.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering nonstop? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
35. 35.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) they win (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) keeping points short (c) speaking up early (d) shouting over others
37. 37.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
38. 38.True or false: “clear, relevant points” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) the judges’ marks
40. 40.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) time it in practice (c) write it at the venue (d) skip the ending

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