Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 122 · 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.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
2. 2.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) speaks first
4. 4.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the main points (b) being short and clear (c) adding a new point (d) mentioning key facts
6. 6.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
10. 10.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) laugh at them (c) state their point fairly (d) raise your voice
11. 11.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Figures from the city water board show…” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) gives evidence (d) opens a speech
12. 12.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
18. 18.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) is against the motion
20. 20.📝 Under which judging area is “eye contact” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
22. 22.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a wrong fact (b) shouting to be first (c) defining the key word (d) a long story first
23. 23.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” closes a speech. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) a clear, steady voice (d) correct facts
28. 28.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a polite reply
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Rainy days are fun.
30. 30.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the speaker (b) offering in minute one (c) arguing when declined (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
32. 32.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) leaving out one side (b) naming the main points (c) adding a new point (d) getting facts wrong
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
34. 34.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to keep speeches fair (c) to ask questions (d) to judge content
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 2 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 2 with proof
36. 36.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are board games better than screen games?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
38. 38.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) eye contact (b) correct facts (c) answering opponents (d) strong evidence
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) mumbling the start (b) a joke off the topic (c) a short, clear question (d) a long story first

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