Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 97 · 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.True or false: “That is the silliest idea ever.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) asking off-topic things (c) standing up to offer (d) mocking the speaker
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
4. 4.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧾 Good or poor summary: saying where we agreed? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
6. 6.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) mocking the speaker (b) offering in minute one (c) talking before accepted (d) offering a fair point
11. 11.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) linking with teammates (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) clear reasoning
12. 12.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) a count of wasted plates (b) “I like food” (c) “food is food”
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
15. 15.Which of these is a GD do? (a) checking your phone (b) interrupting others (c) letting others finish (d) dominating the talk
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
19. 19.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
20. 20.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
21. 21.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
22. 22.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) Tuesday (d) best
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
24. 24.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
26. 26.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Earth goes round the Sun.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
27. 27.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) building on (b) adding value (c) interrupting (d) summarising
29. 29.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) positive (b) negative
30. 30.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or where we agreed? (a) restate the topic (b) where we agreed
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being short and clear (b) naming the main points (c) mentioning key facts (d) only your own view
32. 32.🧾 Good or poor summary: adding a new point? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
33. 33.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
34. 34.True or false: presenting the team’s first argument is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the last speech (c) the topic statement (d) the timekeeper
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.🧾 Good or poor summary: no new arguments? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
40. 40.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?

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