Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 997 · 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: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
3. 3.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
5. 5.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: tapping the table? (a) negative (b) positive
9. 9.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
13. 13.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
14. 14.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
15. 15.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting a slogan (b) a question that helps (c) going off topic (d) a long, pointless story
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) a long repeat of all (c) mentioning key facts (d) covering both sides
24. 24.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) clear reasoning
25. 25.🧾 Good or poor summary: leaving out one side? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
26. 26.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
27. 27.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
29. 29.True or false: “a calm, clear voice” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick real example (b) a relevant fact (c) a brief, sharp point (d) repeating the topic
31. 31.True or false: “leading without bossing” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) blaming others (b) covering both sides (c) leaving out one side (d) only your own view
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting a slogan (b) a made-up figure (c) complaining about time (d) a real-life case
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
35. 35.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever. Next!” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
38. 38.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
39. 39.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) only your own view (c) being short and clear (d) a long repeat of all

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