Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 296 · 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.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
3. 3.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) impolite (b) polite
4. 4.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) guess (c) trust a rumour (d) ask a stranger
5. 5.True or false: “a real-life case” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
8. 8.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
10. 10.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
12. 12.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a short summary so far (b) a made-up figure (c) complaining about time (d) “I agree” and no more
13. 13.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first proposition speaker speak?
14. 14.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
16. 16.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
18. 18.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
21. 21.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a question that helps (b) the other side’s view (c) a fact with numbers (d) complaining about time
22. 22.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) slouching back (b) arms crossed, frowning (c) nodding while listening (d) rolling your eyes
23. 23.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Everyone, be quiet and listen to me!” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
25. 25.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Um, I don’t know much, but I’ll start anyway.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
27. 27.True or false: “a calm, clear voice” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “standing up to offer” is a poor POI habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
31. 31.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
32. 32.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) naming the main points (b) mentioning key facts (c) saying where we agreed (d) only your own view
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A year has 12 months.
34. 34.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) mocking their idea (c) adding to their idea (d) repeating your own idea
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
37. 37.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 26 for content, 34 for style and 70 in all. How many marks for strategy?
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
39. 39.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?

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