Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 377 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a short, clear question (c) a brief, sharp point (d) defining the key word
3. 3.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
5. 5.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “According to our school survey, 30 of 40 students…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: mocking the speaker? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (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.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
12. 12.🎤 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
13. 13.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) sum up and appeal (c) apologise (d) start a story
15. 15.📝 Answering the other side’s points shows good… (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) good pace and pauses (c) a clear, steady voice (d) strong evidence
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
18. 18.True or false: “offering in mid-speech” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
21. 21.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
22. 22.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they get a bonus (b) nothing at all (c) they can lose marks (d) they win
23. 23.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
24. 24.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
25. 25.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
26. 26.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
27. 27.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.📝 Under which judging area is “strong evidence” marked? (a) content (b) style (c) strategy
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
31. 31.True or false: “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.⚖️ Which side speaks first? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
34. 34.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) a clear, steady voice (b) relevant examples (c) good use of time (d) correct facts
36. 36.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) waiting to be accepted (c) offering in minute one (d) keeping it to 15 seconds
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) going off topic (c) restating the topic (d) a question that helps
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
39. 39.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True

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