Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 927 · 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.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
2. 2.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 30 for content, 21 for style and 68 in all. How many marks for strategy?
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the person asking (b) the timekeeper (c) the speaker (d) the audience
5. 5.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) reaching shared ideas (b) members speak freely (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) teachers check homework (c) practice needs homework
8. 8.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to confuse them (c) to fill time (d) it shows you listened
9. 9.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: repeating the topic? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
10. 10.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) a strong, fresh point (b) leaving early (c) shouting louder (d) repeating the opener
11. 11.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “staying neutral” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mumbling the start (b) setting out the scope (c) a long story first (d) a joke off the topic
15. 15.📝 The proposition team scores 202 marks and the opposition team scores 194 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
16. 16.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
18. 18.True or false: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
21. 21.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) polite (b) impolite
23. 23.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) a joke
24. 24.True or false: “the other side’s view” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
27. 27.True or false: “Good morning. I stand here to speak for the motion.” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) repeating the topic (c) a brief, sharp point (d) a wrong fact
29. 29.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
30. 30.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
32. 32.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) interviews and classes (b) cricket matches (c) cooking shows (d) music exams
33. 33.🚦 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
34. 34.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or points in favour? (a) points against (b) points in favour
35. 35.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
40. 40.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students

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