Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 352 · 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.True or false: “This House would start school an hour later.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) point (d) link
4. 4.⚖️ Which side may test the definition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
5. 5.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a set speaking order (b) proposition, opposition (c) no set order of turns (d) a motion to argue
6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
7. 7.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) raise your voice (c) change the topic (d) state their point fairly
8. 8.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) judges can follow you (c) to hide them (d) to waste time
9. 9.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
10. 10.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) shouting over others (c) staying on topic (d) checking your phone
11. 11.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) offering a fair point (c) shouting from your seat (d) making a long speech
13. 13.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) getting facts wrong (b) being short and clear (c) covering both sides (d) naming the main points
14. 14.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) to confuse them (c) it shows you listened (d) to tease them
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) tapping the table (c) pointing a finger (d) rolling your eyes
17. 17.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “On that point” (b) asking off-topic things (c) making a long speech (d) talking before accepted
19. 19.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) point (c) evidence
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading from notes (b) mumbling the start (c) repeating the topic (d) a calm, clear voice
22. 22.📝 Under which judging area is “a clear, steady voice” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
23. 23.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
24. 24.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) positive (b) negative
27. 27.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) good arguments (c) the longest speech (d) fancy clothes
28. 28.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧾 Good or poor summary: naming the main points? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
30. 30.🛡️ 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) leaving out one side (c) naming the main points (d) a long repeat of all
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
34. 34.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a do (b) a don’t
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
36. 36.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a polite reply (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
37. 37.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
40. 40.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: carrying on the case the first speaker set up? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker

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