Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 908 · 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 “adding value” mean in a GD? (a) speaking longest (b) bringing something new (c) agreeing with all (d) speaking loudest
2. 2.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
5. 5.True or false: “a fact with numbers” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answers the proposition (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
9. 9.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a week has seven days.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
11. 11.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
12. 12.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a don’t (b) a do
13. 13.✋ A speech is 4 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?
14. 14.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) trailing off (c) covering both sides (d) a long repeat of all
16. 16.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) leading without bossing (b) personal comments (c) polite disagreement (d) clear, relevant points
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) because (c) such as (d) for example
18. 18.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to confuse rivals
19. 19.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it shows good strategy (c) it wastes time (d) it is not allowed
20. 20.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
21. 21.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
24. 24.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
26. 26.🕒 A debate slot is 25 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
27. 27.🚦 Where should you look while speaking in a GD? (a) at the floor (b) only at the evaluator (c) at the whole group (d) at the ceiling
28. 28.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
29. 29.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
32. 32.True or false: “clear, relevant points” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
34. 34.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points in favour? (a) where we agreed (b) points in favour
35. 35.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
36. 36.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
38. 38.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying on topic? (a) a do (b) a don’t
39. 39.✋ 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?
40. 40.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?

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