Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 946 · 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.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) skip the ending (b) time it in practice (c) guess on the day (d) write it at the venue
2. 2.🛡️ 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
3. 3.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
4. 4.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) relevant examples (b) confident posture (c) linking with teammates (d) clear reasoning
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
8. 8.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
12. 12.✋ A speech is 8 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?
13. 13.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) repeating the topic (b) reading from notes (c) a wrong fact (d) linking to daily life
16. 16.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
17. 17.True or false: “polite disagreement” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
19. 19.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Go ahead, I am happy to answer.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
20. 20.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) adding to their idea (b) repeating your own idea (c) mocking their idea (d) ignoring their idea
21. 21.🔭 What does a GD evaluator watch most? (a) how you take part (b) your height (c) your handwriting (d) your clothes
22. 22.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “a practical solution” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
27. 27.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” opens a speech. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
29. 29.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “stupid” (c) “however” (d) “ugh”
30. 30.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
32. 32.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) nothing (c) a frown (d) a reason or example
33. 33.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
35. 35.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) a measured result
36. 36.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
37. 37.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) due to
39. 39.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) giving facts for points (c) keeping points short (d) staying silent
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact

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