Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 207 · 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.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relevant examples (b) eye contact (c) correct facts (d) strong evidence
3. 3.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
6. 6.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
8. 8.True or false: “saying nothing” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) complete (d) strong
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) for example
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) eye contact (c) correct facts (d) a clear, steady voice
12. 12.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
13. 13.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
14. 14.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) is against the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) says “I beg to propose”
16. 16.🚩 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
17. 17.📝 Why should a speaker answer the other side’s points? (a) judges dislike it (b) it is not allowed (c) it wastes time (d) it shows good strategy
18. 18.True or false: “covering both sides” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
23. 23.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a short, clear question (b) reading from notes (c) a quick real example (d) a relevant fact
25. 25.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
27. 27.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) may test the definition (d) must prove the motion
30. 30.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
31. 31.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) during the main points (b) in the middle minutes (c) in protected minutes
32. 32.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
33. 33.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to judge content (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions
34. 34.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) summarising (b) building on (c) dominating (d) adding value
35. 35.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the fourth opposition speaker speak?
36. 36.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
38. 38.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
39. 39.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person

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