Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 119 · 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: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) complaining about time (b) a long, pointless story (c) going off topic (d) a practical solution
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
4. 4.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
5. 5.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a short summary so far (c) a practical solution (d) repeating the last point
6. 6.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) that is why
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
9. 9.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) proven (d) weak
10. 10.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) personal comments (c) talking over others (d) bringing in quiet ones
11. 11.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 39 for content, 25 for style and 78 in all. How many marks for strategy?
12. 12.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
16. 16.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
17. 17.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
18. 18.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
20. 20.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) a clear last line (b) a long repeat of all (c) being short and clear (d) covering both sides
21. 21.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: inviting a quiet member? (a) a don’t (b) a do
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Mangoes taste best.
23. 23.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
24. 24.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about ten minutes (b) about a minute (c) about an hour (d) just one word
27. 27.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 34, 20 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
29. 29.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: clear, relevant points? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
31. 31.💎 Does this add value to a GD: “I agree” and no more? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
32. 32.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
33. 33.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 1st opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 1st opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
34. 34.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) adding to their idea (c) mocking their idea (d) repeating your own idea
35. 35.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
38. 38.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) claim it first (c) add a new angle (d) repeat it word for word
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence

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