Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 417 · 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 fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
2. 2.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: looking at the clock? (a) positive (b) negative
4. 4.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
5. 5.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) a personal attack (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
6. 6.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 2 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.🚦 Do or don’t in a GD: speaking up early? (a) a do (b) a don’t
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) time with grandparents (c) we forget in long breaks
10. 10.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
11. 11.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) they win (b) they can lose marks (c) nothing at all (d) they get a bonus
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) for example
13. 13.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking off-topic things (b) saying “On that point” (c) offering in mid-speech (d) sitting if declined
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
17. 17.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: personal comments? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
18. 18.⚖️ Which side answers the proposition? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
19. 19.True or false: “listening to others” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “Breaking news…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Dear diary…” (d) “This House…”
21. 21.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: mumbling the start? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) saying where we agreed (c) no new arguments (d) getting facts wrong
24. 24.🧾 Good or poor summary: being short and clear? (a) a good summary (b) a poor summary
25. 25.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Science is exciting. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
26. 26.📜 A good motion must have… (a) two sides to argue (b) a hidden answer (c) one right answer (d) no clear meaning
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
28. 28.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: nodding while listening? (a) positive (b) negative
29. 29.True or false: “Your team is just jealous.” is a polite debating line. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
31. 31.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
33. 33.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
34. 34.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
36. 36.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not now, perhaps later.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the proposition (b) the opposition (c) the judges (d) the audience
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must disprove the motion (b) says “I beg to oppose” (c) is against the motion (d) defines the key words
40. 40.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.

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