Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 926 · 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.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) answers the proposition (c) defines the key words (d) is for the motion
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking to one person (b) dominating the talk (c) letting others finish (d) arguing for its own sake
3. 3.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: shouting over others? (a) a don’t (b) a do
4. 4.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
5. 5.True or false: “a short summary so far” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.True or false: “Only a fool would believe that.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) just one word (b) about a minute (c) about an hour (d) about ten minutes
11. 11.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
13. 13.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) long and one-sided (b) short and balanced (c) new and surprising
14. 14.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “hey, you there”
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
18. 18.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
19. 19.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) a wrong fact (c) reading from notes (d) a long story first
20. 20.True or false: “a new example” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) summarising (b) building on (c) interrupting (d) adding value
22. 22.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) a number you found
23. 23.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
26. 26.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
28. 28.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) rebuts a point
29. 29.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
31. 31.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering a fair point? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being short and clear (b) getting facts wrong (c) only your own view (d) starting a new debate
33. 33.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) note 2–3 key points (c) close your eyes (d) check your phone
35. 35.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: staying silent? (a) a do (b) a don’t
36. 36.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
37. 37.🔭 Which shows good teamwork in a GD? (a) building on others (b) ignoring others (c) mocking others (d) talking over others
38. 38.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🚀 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
40. 40.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content

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