Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 15 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
2. 2.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) talking before accepted (b) arguing when declined (c) making a long speech (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
3. 3.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
4. 4.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the idea, not the person (b) the evaluator (c) both, loudly (d) the person, not the idea
5. 5.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) no set order of turns (d) a motion to argue
8. 8.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 2 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
10. 10.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) may test the definition (c) must prove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
11. 11.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💬 Polite or impolite? “May I offer a point of information?” (a) impolite (b) polite
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) just one word (b) about a minute (c) about an hour (d) about ten minutes
15. 15.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) jokes, length, volume (b) dress, height, luck (c) content, style, strategy (d) speed, size, shouting
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
19. 19.Which of these is a GD do? (a) inviting a quiet member (b) arguing for its own sake (c) staying silent (d) shouting over others
20. 20.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
22. 22.💬 Polite or impolite? “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” (a) impolite (b) polite
23. 23.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
25. 25.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Are school trips as useful as lessons?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
26. 26.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the sixth speaker begin?
28. 28.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
30. 30.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Friends, before we pick a side, let’s look at both.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
33. 33.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) rebuts a point (b) opens a speech (c) closes a speech (d) gives evidence
34. 34.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) eye contact with all (b) rolling your eyes (c) open hands (d) nodding while listening
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) mentioning key facts (c) naming the main points (d) saying where we agreed
36. 36.✋ Good or poor POI habit: arguing when declined? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
37. 37.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
38. 38.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
39. 39.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) write it at the venue
40. 40.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they get a bonus (c) nothing at all (d) they can lose marks

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