Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 954 · 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.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 27, 39 and 18. What is the total out of 100?
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the other side’s view (b) a fact with numbers (c) a fresh angle (d) repeating the last point
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “a joke off the topic” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) but (c) this is because (d) therefore
10. 10.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) open hands (c) eye contact with all (d) pointing a finger
12. 12.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) stay silent (d) talk the longest
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or previewing 3 points? (a) stating your side (b) previewing 3 points
14. 14.True or false: “mocking an idea” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) strong (c) complete (d) weak
16. 16.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
17. 17.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) nothing at all (c) they get a bonus (d) they can lose marks
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) saying “On that point” (c) standing up to offer (d) offering in minute one
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fourth speaker begin?
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Mangoes taste best.
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the timekeeper (b) the speaker (c) the person asking (d) the audience
24. 24.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “You are wrong, stop talking.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
26. 26.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
28. 28.📝 Under which judging area is “good use of time” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
29. 29.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) a good summary (c) listening to others (d) leading without bossing
30. 30.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 40 for content, 36 for style and 91 in all. How many marks for strategy?
31. 31.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
33. 33.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “I beg to propose.”
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
36. 36.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) impolite (b) polite
37. 37.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) interrupting (b) summarising (c) adding value (d) building on
38. 38.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) the reason is
40. 40.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) a joke (d) the point you argue

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