Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 371 · 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.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
2. 2.💎 Does this add value to a GD: restating the topic? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
4. 4.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: where we agreed or points against? (a) where we agreed (b) points against
5. 5.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) impolite (b) polite
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
9. 9.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “checking your phone” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
17. 17.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “my worthy opponents” (c) “you lot” (d) “hey, you there”
18. 18.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
19. 19.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) short and balanced (b) new and surprising (c) long and one-sided
20. 20.🚦 A member keeps talking and lets no one else in. This is… (a) building on (b) summarising (c) dominating (d) adding value
21. 21.True or false: “linking with teammates” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
25. 25.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 21, 36 and 14. What is the total out of 100?
26. 26.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) naming the main points (b) being short and clear (c) only your own view (d) saying where we agreed
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or greeting the judges? (a) previewing 3 points (b) greeting the judges
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) says “I beg to propose”
31. 31.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) write it at the venue (c) time it in practice (d) skip the ending
32. 32.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
33. 33.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: a calm face? (a) negative (b) positive
34. 34.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) mumbling the start (c) setting out the scope (d) reading from notes
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Bees make honey.
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) as a result
40. 40.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True

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