Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 234 · 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: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) but
3. 3.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
4. 4.💬 Polite or impolite? “Stop talking, you are wrong!” (a) impolite (b) polite
5. 5.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
7. 7.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
9. 9.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a don’t (b) a do
10. 10.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
11. 11.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of information (b) piece of idea (c) point of interest (d) pause of input
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
13. 13.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) define the key words (b) complain about it (c) stay silent (d) change the topic
14. 14.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) repeating the last point (b) a personal attack (c) linking two ideas (d) shouting a slogan
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving out one side (b) staying neutral (c) being short and clear (d) saying where we agreed
16. 16.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Which planet is closest to the Sun?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
17. 17.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 2nd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 2nd opposition speaker
19. 19.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) facing the speaker (b) rolling your eyes (c) a calm face (d) sitting upright
20. 20.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
22. 22.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) adding a new point (b) no new arguments (c) saying where we agreed (d) staying neutral
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) although
26. 26.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Plants need water. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Kolkata is in India.
29. 29.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no fixed sides (c) sitting in a circle (d) a fixed time per speaker
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using names politely (b) staying silent (c) letting others finish (d) keeping points short
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) letting others finish (b) staying on topic (c) interrupting others (d) inviting a quiet member
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
37. 37.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) thanking the judges (c) repeating your point (d) a personal attack
38. 38.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🎤 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?

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