Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 322 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
4. 4.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
7. 7.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “I beg to oppose.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “That’s all, bye.” (d) “Over and out.”
8. 8.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) confident posture (b) linking with teammates (c) strong evidence (d) clear reasoning
10. 10.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) rolling your eyes (c) looking at the clock (d) facing the speaker
11. 11.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
13. 13.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 40 for content, 29 for style and 85 in all. How many marks for strategy?
14. 14.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
15. 15.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What colour do red and yellow make?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
17. 17.✋ A speech is 6 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
18. 18.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a practical solution? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
19. 19.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
20. 20.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
22. 22.🎤 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
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) a long story first (c) setting out the scope (d) a calm, clear voice
25. 25.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: arguing for its own sake? (a) a do (b) a don’t
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
27. 27.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) although (d) for example
30. 30.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) insult the motion (b) tell a long joke (c) start shouting (d) greet judges, opponents
31. 31.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) content, style, strategy (c) speed, size, shouting (d) jokes, length, volume
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
33. 33.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) going off topic (b) polite disagreement (c) saying nothing (d) repeating others
34. 34.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
35. 35.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
38. 38.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) correct facts (c) relevant examples (d) answering opponents
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 39, 24 and 12. What is the total out of 100?

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