Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 400 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
2. 2.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
4. 4.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 2nd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “interesting” (b) “stupid” (c) “important” (d) “fair”
8. 8.🧾 Good or poor summary: only your own view? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
10. 10.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
13. 13.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
14. 14.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Vihaan argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Saanvi gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Ananya went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Vihaan (c) Saanvi
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
16. 16.✋ Who decides whether to take a POI? (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the person asking
17. 17.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
18. 18.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) a rude word (d) shouting it
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
20. 20.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
22. 22.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to choose motions (c) to ask questions (d) to keep speeches fair
23. 23.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) change the topic (c) laugh at them (d) raise your voice
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
25. 25.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the fastest talker (b) the loudest speaker (c) a clear, fair speaker (d) the silent member
27. 27.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
29. 29.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a joke off the topic (c) mumbling the start (d) reading from notes
30. 30.🎤 In our format, which speaker brings no brand-new arguments? (a) the third speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the second speaker
31. 31.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) polite disagreement (b) leading without bossing (c) clear, relevant points (d) talking over others
32. 32.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
33. 33.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a made-up figure? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
34. 34.True or false: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaks first (b) defines the key words (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) must disprove the motion
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) is for the motion (d) says “I beg to oppose”
37. 37.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) must disprove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) defines the key words
39. 39.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
40. 40.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?

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