Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 289 · 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.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
2. 2.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) we forget in long breaks (c) kids need a long rest
6. 6.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
7. 7.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
8. 8.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “a question that helps” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) keep talking (b) stay standing (c) argue with them (d) sit down politely
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) ends the debate
15. 15.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a measured result (d) a proven number
16. 16.True or false: “complaining about time” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “This House would make homework optional.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
27. 27.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “fair” (b) “interesting” (c) “important” (d) “stupid”
28. 28.🛡️ 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
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: letting others finish? (a) a do (b) a don’t
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
32. 32.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) strong evidence (b) linking with teammates (c) relevant examples (d) good pace and pauses
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) repeating your point (d) thanking the judges
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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