Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 993 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving facts for points (b) staying on topic (c) letting others finish (d) mocking an idea
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a long, pointless story? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
4. 4.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) it shows you listened (b) to tease them (c) to confuse them (d) to fill time
5. 5.True or false: “defining the key word” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) such as
8. 8.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) repeating the last point (b) going off topic (c) a long, pointless story (d) a practical solution
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) complaining about time (c) repeating the last point (d) shouting a slogan
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) is against the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must prove the motion
12. 12.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
14. 14.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) nothing (c) a reason or example (d) a louder voice
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) staying neutral (c) being short and clear (d) blaming others
16. 16.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the last speech (b) the topic statement (c) the winner’s prize (d) the timekeeper
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new example (b) a fact with numbers (c) linking two ideas (d) shouting a slogan
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
20. 20.True or false: “giving facts for points” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) staying neutral (b) a long repeat of all (c) getting facts wrong (d) only your own view
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) so (c) as a result (d) the reason is
24. 24.🧾 Good or poor summary: trailing off? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
25. 25.⭕ In a group discussion, Arjun speaks 4 times for about 50 seconds each time. How many seconds does Arjun speak in all?
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
27. 27.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Meera laughed at a classmate’s idea; Kabir only repeated what others had already said; Rohan disagreed politely with a reason and let others finish. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Rohan (c) Meera
29. 29.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) number of turns (b) quality of points (c) length of turns
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
32. 32.🎤 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
33. 33.✋ A speech is 7 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?
34. 34.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “saying where we agreed” is part of a good GD summary. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: open hands? (a) negative (b) positive
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wrong fact (b) a short, clear question (c) shouting to be first (d) mumbling the start
39. 39.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link

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