Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 287 · 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.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
4. 4.True or false: answering the other side’s full case is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the topic (b) a calm, clear voice (c) a short, clear question (d) defining the key word
7. 7.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) in the middle (b) at the end (c) at the start
8. 8.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
13. 13.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
14. 14.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
15. 15.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to waste time (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
19. 19.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd proposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 3rd proposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
20. 20.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) a long repeat of all
22. 22.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) the other side’s view (b) shouting a slogan (c) a personal attack (d) a long, pointless story
23. 23.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) content (b) strategy (c) style
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) judges pick a winner (d) no set order of turns
26. 26.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) start shouting (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
28. 28.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
29. 29.True or false: “reading from notes” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “You are wrong, stop talking.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
31. 31.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
32. 32.🕒 A debate slot is 21 minutes. The judges need 5 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
33. 33.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
35. 35.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
36. 36.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the speaker (d) the argument
37. 37.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
38. 38.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
40. 40.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) speed, size, shouting (b) dress, height, luck (c) content, style, strategy (d) jokes, length, volume

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