Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 917 · 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 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
2. 2.True or false: “adding a new point” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: checking your phone? (a) a don’t (b) a do
4. 4.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a question that helps? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
5. 5.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) ignore the judges (c) shout at them (d) copy it back
6. 6.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
7. 7.💎 Does this add value to a GD: “I agree” and no more? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
8. 8.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
9. 9.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: mumbling the start? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
10. 10.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) linking with teammates (b) strong evidence (c) a clear team plan (d) confident posture
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) but (d) for instance
14. 14.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” (a) impolite (b) polite
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a closing appeal
17. 17.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
18. 18.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) getting facts wrong (b) blaming others (c) adding a new point (d) mentioning key facts
19. 19.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) is always funny
20. 20.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) an unsigned poster (c) the city water board (d) a chat forward
21. 21.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering in mid-speech (b) offering nonstop (c) sitting if declined (d) asking a short question
22. 22.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “In our class survey, 30 of us said we use screens daily — so this topic matters.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
24. 24.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) such as (c) however (d) but
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) polite (b) impolite
29. 29.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) says “I beg to propose” (c) must disprove the motion (d) may test the definition
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Plants need water.
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
36. 36.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) must prove the motion (c) is against the motion (d) must disprove the motion
37. 37.True or false: “a good summary” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) however
39. 39.📝 The proposition team scores 254 marks and the opposition team scores 243 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) answering opponents (c) confident posture (d) a clear team plan

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