Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 38 · 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: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) teams teach cooperation (c) exercise keeps us fit
2. 2.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) shout at them (c) copy it back (d) ignore the judges
3. 3.✋ A speech is 3 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
4. 4.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) point of information (c) piece of idea (d) pause of input
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
6. 6.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a short, clear question? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
7. 7.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
8. 8.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
9. 9.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) setting out the scope (b) a calm, clear voice (c) a brief, sharp point (d) repeating the topic
11. 11.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) thanking the judges
12. 12.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
16. 16.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) arms crossed, frowning (c) looking at the clock (d) a calm face
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) although (c) such as (d) that is why
19. 19.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
20. 20.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is an interesting point, but…” (a) polite (b) impolite
21. 21.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) ask a stranger
23. 23.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: defining the key words of the motion? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
24. 24.True or false: “a relevant fact” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) best (d) twelve
26. 26.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
28. 28.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) leading without bossing (b) listening to others (c) polite disagreement (d) losing your temper
29. 29.True or false: “interrupting others” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🕒 A debate slot is 16 minutes. The judges need 8 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
31. 31.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: saying nothing? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
33. 33.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
34. 34.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) correct facts (b) a clear, steady voice (c) answering opponents (d) relevant examples
35. 35.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
36. 36.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 1st proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 1st proposition speaker
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
38. 38.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) complaining about time (b) repeating the last point (c) going off topic (d) linking two ideas
40. 40.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks

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