Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 842 · 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.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or where we agreed? (a) points against (b) where we agreed
2. 2.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
4. 4.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
5. 5.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
6. 6.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) close your eyes (b) memorise a speech (c) check your phone (d) note 2–3 key points
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
8. 8.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) pointing a finger (c) nodding while listening (d) rolling your eyes
9. 9.True or false: “naming the main points” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Today, my team will prove three things.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
11. 11.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) guess on the day
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) strong evidence (b) answering opponents (c) relevant examples (d) correct facts
16. 16.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
17. 17.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
19. 19.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
22. 22.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: shouting to be first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
25. 25.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) shouting from your seat (c) making a long speech (d) sitting if declined
26. 26.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Everyone, be quiet and listen to me!” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
27. 27.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
28. 28.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) looking at the clock (b) pointing a finger (c) rolling your eyes (d) facing the speaker
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Plants need water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
30. 30.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: inviting a quiet member? (a) a don’t (b) a do
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
34. 34.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a don’t (b) a do
35. 35.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📝 The proposition team scores 248 marks and the opposition team scores 259 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
37. 37.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 36 for content, 23 for style and 73 in all. How many marks for strategy?
39. 39.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) mumbling the start (b) linking to daily life (c) setting out the scope (d) a relevant fact
40. 40.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True

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