Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 931 · 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.📝 The proposition team scores 228 marks and the opposition team scores 232 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
4. 4.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking an idea (b) speaking up early (c) giving facts for points (d) keeping points short
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
10. 10.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Chess is boring.
12. 12.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: inviting a quiet member? (a) a don’t (b) a do
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
14. 14.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) add a new point (c) start a story (d) sum up and appeal
15. 15.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
16. 16.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) strong evidence
17. 17.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
18. 18.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
21. 21.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the speaker (c) the person asking (d) the audience
22. 22.True or false: “This House believes spiders have eight legs.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a long story first (b) repeating the topic (c) a calm, clear voice (d) mumbling the start
24. 24.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) answering opponents (b) a clear, steady voice (c) correct facts (d) clear reasoning
25. 25.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
27. 27.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
28. 28.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
29. 29.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) sitting in a circle (b) members speak freely (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
32. 32.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
35. 35.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Plants need water. (d) A year has 12 months.
37. 37.True or false: “Let me begin by defining the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “listening to others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False

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