Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 836 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long repeat of all (b) starting a new debate (c) a clear last line (d) blaming others
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) a made-up figure (c) shouting a slogan (d) “I agree” and no more
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) giving facts for points (b) inviting a quiet member (c) keeping points short (d) mocking an idea
5. 5.True or false: “getting facts wrong” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: giving facts for points? (a) a do (b) a don’t
9. 9.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “getting facts wrong” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
12. 12.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) looking at the clock (c) slouching back (d) sitting upright
13. 13.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “This shows that…”
15. 15.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a do (b) a don’t
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) blaming others (b) mentioning key facts (c) trailing off (d) leaving out one side
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) therefore (d) this is because
21. 21.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) offering nonstop (c) sitting if declined (d) arguing when declined
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) rebuts a point
26. 26.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) always true (c) a proven number (d) what someone thinks
27. 27.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the last speaker (c) the chairperson (d) the audience
28. 28.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
30. 30.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “I like food” (b) “food is food” (c) a count of wasted plates
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
32. 32.🤝 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) being rude (c) building on a point
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restating the topic (b) a long, pointless story (c) a personal attack (d) a practical solution
34. 34.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
35. 35.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
36. 36.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) greet judges, opponents (c) tell a long joke (d) insult the motion
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
38. 38.💎 Does this add value to a GD: “I agree” and no more? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
39. 39.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
40. 40.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no fixed sides? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion

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