Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 240 · 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 a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) a calm, clear voice (c) mumbling the start (d) a long story first
2. 2.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
4. 4.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 36, 21 and 16. What is the total out of 100?
5. 5.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) losing your temper (c) personal comments (d) saying nothing
6. 6.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
9. 9.True or false: “shouting a slogan” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) clear reasoning (c) a clear team plan (d) relevant examples
13. 13.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “a long repeat of all” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
16. 16.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
18. 18.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
19. 19.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) defines the key words (b) must prove the motion (c) must disprove the motion (d) is for the motion
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.True or false: “mumbling the start” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading from notes (b) a quick real example (c) setting out the scope (d) defining the key word
23. 23.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “This House…” (b) “Breaking news…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
28. 28.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
29. 29.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) metre (c) twelve (d) Tuesday
30. 30.True or false: “a wrong fact” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) arms crossed, frowning (b) looking at the clock (c) slouching back (d) nodding while listening
32. 32.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
34. 34.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
36. 36.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “I’ll take that point.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
37. 37.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
39. 39.⭕ Debate or group discussion: proposition, opposition? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
40. 40.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) a calm face (c) rolling your eyes (d) facing the speaker

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