Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 833 · 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.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
2. 2.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) someone feels (d) is a guess
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
4. 4.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
6. 6.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
7. 7.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
8. 8.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
9. 9.True or false: “a relevant fact” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
11. 11.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “I feel it” (c) a count of litter (d) “dustbins are green”
12. 12.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) define the key words (b) complain about it (c) stay silent (d) change the topic
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must prove the motion
14. 14.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting others (b) talking to one person (c) listening carefully (d) arguing for its own sake
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) for instance (c) such as (d) so
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧾 A good summary includes the views of… (a) only your friends (b) only you (c) only the first speaker (d) the whole group
19. 19.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
20. 20.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
21. 21.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “stupid” (c) “interesting” (d) “important”
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
24. 24.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
25. 25.✋ A speech is 3 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?
26. 26.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
27. 27.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) a hidden answer (c) two sides to argue (d) one right answer
28. 28.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
29. 29.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
30. 30.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) repeating the topic (c) a calm, clear voice (d) shouting to be first
31. 31.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
33. 33.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) how you take part (b) your height (c) your clothes (d) your handwriting
34. 34.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) mocking their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) ignoring their idea (d) adding to their idea
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
37. 37.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
38. 38.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) answers the proposition
40. 40.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start

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