Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 876 · 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.⭕ Debate or group discussion: sitting in a circle? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Tara speaks 4 times for about 20 seconds each time. How many seconds does Tara speak in all?
4. 4.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
5. 5.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the fastest talker (b) the loudest speaker (c) the silent member (d) a clear, fair speaker
6. 6.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) because (d) this is because
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) starting with “sorry” (c) repeating the topic (d) a quick real example
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
11. 11.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to oppose.”
12. 12.🏗️ 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
13. 13.True or false: “restating the topic” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) dress, height, luck (c) speed, size, shouting (d) content, style, strategy
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) going off topic (b) a made-up figure (c) a question that helps (d) restating the topic
16. 16.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) close your eyes (b) note 2–3 key points (c) check your phone (d) memorise a speech
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
18. 18.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
20. 20.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying on topic? (a) a don’t (b) a do
21. 21.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
23. 23.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking off-topic things (b) keeping it to 15 seconds (c) sitting if declined (d) waiting to be accepted
24. 24.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let’s first be clear what we mean by ‘screen time’.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) good pace and pauses (c) relevant examples (d) confident posture
28. 28.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
29. 29.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) letting others finish (b) listening carefully (c) using names politely (d) arguing for its own sake
30. 30.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) I like football (c) we can practise in class (d) you are a show-off
32. 32.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
33. 33.True or false: “talking before accepted” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎤 Who decides which team wins? (a) the timekeeper (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the loudest team
36. 36.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Could we start by asking what a good school canteen looks like?” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
37. 37.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) the city water board
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
40. 40.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) saying “On that point” (c) standing up to offer (d) talking before accepted

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