Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 826 · 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: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
3. 3.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
4. 4.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “linking two ideas” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a fixed time per speaker? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
7. 7.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
8. 8.True or false: “polite disagreement” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
11. 11.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
12. 12.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) close your eyes (c) note 2–3 key points (d) memorise a speech
13. 13.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
14. 14.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) a personal attack (d) answering their point
15. 15.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
16. 16.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: arguing for its own sake? (a) a do (b) a don’t
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
19. 19.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) using names politely (b) inviting a quiet member (c) speaking up early (d) talking to one person
20. 20.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
21. 21.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) although (d) therefore
25. 25.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying neutral (b) saying where we agreed (c) being short and clear (d) leaving out one side
27. 27.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: repeating the topic? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
29. 29.🕒 What should you do when the final bell rings? (a) speak faster (b) finish your sentence (c) start a new point (d) ignore it
30. 30.True or false: “a practical solution” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must prove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) answers the proposition
34. 34.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) eye contact with all (b) nodding while listening (c) looking at the clock (d) facing the speaker
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
37. 37.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) standing up to offer (c) sitting if declined (d) offering a fair point
38. 38.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) the whole speech (b) about 5 minutes (c) about 2 minutes (d) about 15 seconds
39. 39.True or false: “offering in minute one” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) it shows you listened (b) to fill time (c) to confuse them (d) to tease them

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