Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 356 · 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.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) make it bigger (c) hide the source (d) round it to 100
2. 2.🎤 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
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 3 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “I agree” and no more (b) complaining about time (c) a fresh angle (d) a personal attack
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧾 Good or poor summary: covering both sides? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
9. 9.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
11. 11.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: open hands? (a) positive (b) negative
12. 12.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) teachers check homework
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) on the other hand
15. 15.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
16. 16.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
19. 19.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
20. 20.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
25. 25.True or false: “leaving out one side” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
27. 27.True or false: “a short summary so far” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the audience (c) the chairperson (d) the timekeeper
29. 29.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) covering both sides (b) adding a new point (c) saying where we agreed (d) being short and clear
30. 30.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
31. 31.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
32. 32.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
33. 33.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a polite reply (d) a mistake in reasoning
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
35. 35.True or false: “a long, pointless story” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) an unsigned poster (c) a guess (d) a chat forward
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
40. 40.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition

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