Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 4 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying on topic (b) keeping points short (c) using names politely (d) staying silent
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) rebuts a point (b) closes a speech (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
8. 8.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in minute one? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
9. 9.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
10. 10.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) answering opponents (b) eye contact (c) linking with teammates (d) a clear team plan
13. 13.💬 Polite or impolite? “You clearly know nothing.” (a) polite (b) impolite
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: sitting upright? (a) positive (b) negative
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Homework is dull.
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) that is why
18. 18.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) Tuesday (c) metre (d) best
19. 19.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “I beg to propose.” (c) “Over and out.” (d) “Whatever.”
20. 20.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
21. 21.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
22. 22.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) for example (d) on the other hand
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking before accepted (b) saying “On that point” (c) mocking the speaker (d) shouting from your seat
28. 28.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the person asking
29. 29.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) saying “On that point” (b) offering nonstop (c) asking off-topic things (d) shouting from your seat
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
32. 32.💎 Which adds more value in a GD on saving food? (a) “food is food” (b) a count of wasted plates (c) “I like food”
33. 33.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) shouting to be first (b) mumbling the start (c) a short, clear question (d) a joke off the topic
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting from your seat (b) offering in mid-speech (c) asking off-topic things (d) mocking the speaker
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
37. 37.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) sitting upright (b) slouching back (c) open hands (d) nodding while listening
38. 38.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many legs does a spider have?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
40. 40.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) good use of time (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) correct facts

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