Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 3 · 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-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
5. 5.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) no clear meaning (c) one right answer (d) a hidden answer
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
7. 7.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 1 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 1 with proof
9. 9.True or false: “You clearly know nothing.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
11. 11.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a long, pointless story (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a fact with numbers (d) repeating the last point
12. 12.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd opposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd opposition speaker
13. 13.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) is against the motion
15. 15.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) repeating the last point (b) restating the topic (c) going off topic (d) a practical solution
16. 16.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) losing your temper (c) saying nothing (d) repeating others
17. 17.True or false: “mumbling the start” is a strong way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I see it a little differently, because…” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
19. 19.True or false: “Our science textbook tells us that…” gives evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
21. 21.True or false: “This House believes every school needs a garden.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a don’t (b) a do
23. 23.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a quick real example? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
24. 24.True or false: “Figures from the city water board show…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
29. 29.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Plants need water. (d) Science is exciting.
30. 30.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
31. 31.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking an idea (b) shouting over others (c) inviting a quiet member (d) arguing for its own sake
35. 35.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) time it in practice (b) write it at the venue (c) skip the ending (d) guess on the day
36. 36.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) play helps us focus (d) sport is popular
37. 37.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) proposition, opposition (d) members speak freely
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic

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