Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 835 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “complaining about time” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.✋ 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?
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
5. 5.📜 A good motion must have… (a) no clear meaning (b) one right answer (c) a hidden answer (d) two sides to argue
6. 6.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
7. 7.True or false: “inviting a quiet member” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) yes, always (b) no, quality counts
9. 9.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 50 (c) about 6 to 10 (d) just 1
10. 10.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
11. 11.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎤 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?
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) talk the longest (d) stay silent
17. 17.True or false: “a long, pointless story” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) state their point fairly (c) raise your voice (d) laugh at them
19. 19.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being short and clear (b) no new arguments (c) getting facts wrong (d) naming the main points
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) for example
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting to be first (b) linking to daily life (c) repeating the topic (d) mumbling the start
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
29. 29.📝 The proposition team scores 187 marks and the opposition team scores 176 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
30. 30.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a topic to explore (c) a set speaking order (d) sitting in a circle
33. 33.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
34. 34.True or false: “repeating the last point” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) going off topic (b) a question that helps (c) a made-up figure (d) “I agree” and no more
36. 36.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) complain about it (c) define the key words (d) stay silent
38. 38.✋ A speech is 5 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?
39. 39.True or false: “checking your phone” is a GD don’t. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) a joke off the topic (c) a relevant fact (d) shouting to be first

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