Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 815 · 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.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) define the key words (b) complain about it (c) change the topic (d) stay silent
2. 2.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
4. 4.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
5. 5.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
6. 6.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) shouting to be first (c) a relevant fact (d) a quick real example
8. 8.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
9. 9.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
11. 11.True or false: “a relevant fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
13. 13.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
14. 14.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) starting a new debate (b) mentioning key facts (c) adding a new point (d) blaming others
17. 17.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
19. 19.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: checking your phone? (a) a do (b) a don’t
20. 20.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
21. 21.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 5 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
22. 22.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) going off topic (c) a practical solution (d) restating the topic
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
25. 25.True or false: “Who asked you?” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) because (c) due to (d) such as
27. 27.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) to give an example
29. 29.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
32. 32.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
33. 33.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
35. 35.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
37. 37.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
39. 39.Which of these is a GD do? (a) interrupting others (b) giving facts for points (c) dominating the talk (d) shouting over others
40. 40.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) only your own view (b) adding a new point (c) getting facts wrong (d) no new arguments

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