Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 952 · 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.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 5 minutes (b) about 2 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) the whole speech
2. 2.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
4. 4.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points in favour or points against? (a) points in favour (b) points against
5. 5.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “I like food”
6. 6.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
7. 7.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: listening carefully? (a) a do (b) a don’t
8. 8.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) ignore the judges (c) point it out calmly (d) shout at them
9. 9.📝 The proposition team scores 259 marks and the opposition team scores 265 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
10. 10.🕒 A debate slot is 14 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
12. 12.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
13. 13.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” closes a speech. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
15. 15.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) insult the motion (d) greet judges, opponents
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
18. 18.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) stay silent (c) complain about it (d) define the key words
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) a made-up figure (c) a short summary so far (d) a personal attack
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Plants need water.
22. 22.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
23. 23.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) offering in minute one (c) offering a fair point (d) offering nonstop
26. 26.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
28. 28.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: repeating others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) as a result
30. 30.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
32. 32.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The library’s record shows that…” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
34. 34.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are sleepy (b) you are leaving (c) you are bored (d) you are listening
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
37. 37.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) covering both sides (b) adding a new point (c) only your own view (d) trailing off
38. 38.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True

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