Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 357 · 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.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
2. 2.🕒 A debate slot is 31 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
3. 3.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) may test the definition (b) answers the proposition (c) is for the motion (d) must disprove the motion
4. 4.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) defining the key word (b) a calm, clear voice (c) shouting to be first (d) a brief, sharp point
5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
6. 6.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
9. 9.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) no set order of turns (c) proposition, opposition (d) no fixed sides
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Bees make honey.
12. 12.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a measured result (c) always true (d) a proven number
13. 13.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “my worthy opponents” (b) “you lot” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “those people”
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
16. 16.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) repeating others (b) talking over others (c) losing your temper (d) listening to others
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
18. 18.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
19. 19.🚦 What does nodding while others speak show? (a) you are sleepy (b) you are bored (c) you are leaving (d) you are listening
20. 20.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) greet judges, opponents (c) tell a long joke (d) insult the motion
21. 21.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
22. 22.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Chess is boring.
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) time with grandparents (c) we forget in long breaks
26. 26.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) confident posture (c) a clear team plan (d) linking with teammates
28. 28.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) must disprove the motion (b) is against the motion (c) may test the definition (d) must prove the motion
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
31. 31.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because
32. 32.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: slouching back? (a) negative (b) positive
33. 33.True or false: “talking over others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “stupid” (d) “however”
36. 36.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking an idea (b) keeping points short (c) listening carefully (d) using names politely
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
39. 39.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “starting with “sorry”” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) False (b) True

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