Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 832 · 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: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I rest my case. Thank you.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) a clear last line (c) no new arguments (d) covering both sides
5. 5.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
6. 6.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
8. 8.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
9. 9.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
10. 10.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
11. 11.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) mocking others (b) talking over others (c) ignoring others (d) building on others
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
13. 13.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) shouting it (c) saying it twice (d) a rude word
15. 15.Which of these is a GD do? (a) staying silent (b) giving facts for points (c) checking your phone (d) talking to one person
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) a long repeat of all (c) getting facts wrong (d) trailing off
17. 17.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
18. 18.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the loudest team
19. 19.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a real-life case (b) a made-up figure (c) the other side’s view (d) a practical solution
20. 20.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) sitting upright (b) facing the speaker (c) a calm face (d) arms crossed, frowning
21. 21.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 3 (c) 9 (d) 6
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being short and clear (b) naming the main points (c) getting facts wrong (d) saying where we agreed
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
24. 24.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying where we agreed (b) mentioning key facts (c) only your own view (d) no new arguments
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) speaks first (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
27. 27.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in rows facing a stage (c) in a circle or U (d) back to back
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
29. 29.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
30. 30.✋ A speech is 7 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?
31. 31.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the timekeeper (c) the audience (d) the speaker
32. 32.🧾 Good or poor summary: trailing off? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
33. 33.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
36. 36.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a joke off the topic? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
38. 38.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
39. 39.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
40. 40.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper

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