Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 897 · 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 “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
2. 2.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
3. 3.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
4. 4.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “a wrong fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) start a story (c) add a new point (d) sum up and appeal
8. 8.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
9. 9.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
10. 10.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) clear reasoning (c) relevant examples (d) a clear team plan
11. 11.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a new example (b) shouting a slogan (c) a made-up figure (d) going off topic
12. 12.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Which side must prove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) speaks first (c) defines the key words (d) says “I beg to oppose”
16. 16.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “however” (c) “stupid” (d) “whatever”
19. 19.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth proposition speaker speak?
20. 20.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) arguing when declined (b) asking off-topic things (c) saying “On that point” (d) making a long speech
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
22. 22.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
23. 23.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
24. 24.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
26. 26.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
30. 30.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
31. 31.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) your clothes (b) how you take part (c) your handwriting (d) your height
32. 32.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
33. 33.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the person, not the idea (b) the idea, not the person (c) both, loudly (d) the evaluator
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
36. 36.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) confident posture (c) correct facts (d) relevant examples
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
39. 39.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
40. 40.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False

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