Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 152 · 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: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to propose” (b) may test the definition (c) defines the key words (d) is for the motion
3. 3.📝 The proposition team scores 248 marks and the opposition team scores 253 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
4. 4.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) give up the speech (b) argue for minutes (c) briefly, then go on (d) ignore it
5. 5.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: restate the topic or points against? (a) restate the topic (b) points against
6. 6.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) listening carefully (b) shouting over others (c) using names politely (d) letting others finish
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) teachers check homework (c) practice needs homework
10. 10.True or false: “polite disagreement” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
16. 16.⚖️ 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
17. 17.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) says “I beg to oppose” (b) defines the key words (c) is for the motion (d) must prove the motion
18. 18.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a joke off the topic (b) mumbling the start (c) repeating the topic (d) a calm, clear voice
19. 19.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔭 Does speaking the most guarantee high marks? (a) no, quality counts (b) yes, always
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) a motion to argue (c) sitting in a circle (d) no set order of turns
23. 23.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
25. 25.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) fancy clothes (b) good arguments (c) the loudest voice (d) the longest speech
28. 28.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🕒 A debate slot is 29 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
30. 30.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a made-up figure (b) going off topic (c) a practical solution (d) “I agree” and no more
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clear reasoning (b) linking with teammates (c) strong evidence (d) correct facts
34. 34.True or false: “relevant examples” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📝 Under which judging area is “linking with teammates” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
38. 38.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) closes a speech (d) rebuts a point
39. 39.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
40. 40.True or false: “answering opponents” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False

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