Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 191 · 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 part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) for instance
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
5. 5.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) time with grandparents (c) kids need a long rest
7. 7.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only your own view (b) being short and clear (c) trailing off (d) blaming others
9. 9.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) I like lunch break
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering in minute one (b) waiting to be accepted (c) saying “On that point” (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “I rest my case. Thank you.” (a) opens a speech (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) gives evidence
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
14. 14.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “you lot”
15. 15.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a made-up figure (b) linking two ideas (c) a fresh angle (d) a new example
18. 18.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering both sides (b) staying neutral (c) leaving out one side (d) naming the main points
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) standing up to offer (c) making a long speech (d) offering a fair point
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.🧾 Good or poor summary: starting a new debate? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
25. 25.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) a good summary (b) leading without bossing (c) losing your temper (d) polite disagreement
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long, pointless story (b) a personal attack (c) shouting a slogan (d) a new example
27. 27.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
29. 29.True or false: “This House would make cooking a school subject.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
31. 31.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is for the motion (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is against the motion
32. 32.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) no (b) yes
33. 33.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Ishaan built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Meera spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Rohan interrupted others again and again. Who did best? (a) Meera (b) Ishaan (c) Rohan
34. 34.True or false: “a short, clear question” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
36. 36.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
37. 37.True or false: “defining the key word” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Science is exciting.
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong

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