Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 158 · 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 of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) relevant examples (b) good use of time (c) eye contact (d) linking with teammates
2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) such as
3. 3.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
4. 4.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: using names politely? (a) a do (b) a don’t
6. 6.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to confuse rivals (c) judges can follow you (d) to waste time
8. 8.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
9. 9.True or false: “May I offer a point of information?” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) a good summary (b) clear, relevant points (c) losing your temper (d) bringing in quiet ones
12. 12.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
13. 13.🧾 Good or poor summary: only your own view? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
14. 14.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
16. 16.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) however
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
20. 20.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
21. 21.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) offering nonstop (b) sitting if declined (c) saying “On that point” (d) offering a fair point
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) good pace and pauses (c) eye contact (d) a clear team plan
23. 23.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.✋ A speech is 5 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) linking to daily life (c) setting out the scope (d) a long story first
27. 27.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
29. 29.⚖️ 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
30. 30.🕒 A debate slot is 11 minutes. The judges need 3 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
31. 31.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a made-up figure (b) a long, pointless story (c) a practical solution (d) shouting a slogan
32. 32.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
36. 36.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) a clear, fair speaker (b) the fastest talker (c) the silent member (d) the loudest speaker
39. 39.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
40. 40.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because

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