Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 330 · 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.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
2. 2.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
3. 3.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 34 for content, 26 for style and 77 in all. How many marks for strategy?
5. 5.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🚀 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
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
8. 8.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
9. 9.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
10. 10.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) homework is boring (c) we can practise in class (d) I like football
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no new arguments (b) starting a new debate (c) mentioning key facts (d) being short and clear
12. 12.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
14. 14.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) talking over others (b) losing your temper (c) polite disagreement (d) going off topic
15. 15.🧾 Good or poor summary: starting a new debate? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
16. 16.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: arms crossed, frowning? (a) positive (b) negative
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.📝 Under which judging area is “relevant examples” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
19. 19.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 3 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 3 with proof
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
22. 22.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) interrupting others (b) staying on topic (c) using names politely (d) letting others finish
24. 24.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
27. 27.📋 In a group discussion on “Are board games better than screen games?”, Aarav stayed silent for the whole discussion; Ananya spoke so long that nobody else could talk; Ishaan listened carefully, linked ideas and helped the group agree. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Aarav (c) Ishaan
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the timekeeper (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) the last speaker
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
32. 32.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
33. 33.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “no fixed sides” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to daily life (b) defining the key word (c) a joke off the topic (d) setting out the scope
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 32, 38 and 19. What is the total out of 100?
38. 38.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) offering in minute one (c) offering a fair point (d) arguing when declined
39. 39.True or false: “a long story first” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because

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