Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 419 · 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.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) weak (d) proven
2. 2.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⭕ In a group discussion, Nisha speaks 5 times for about 30 seconds each time. How many seconds does Nisha speak in all?
4. 4.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
5. 5.True or false: “keeping points short” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to oppose”? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
8. 8.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ Which side must disprove the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
10. 10.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) a count of litter
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a long repeat of all (b) naming the main points (c) a clear last line (d) no new arguments
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking two ideas (b) a short summary so far (c) going off topic (d) a fact with numbers
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) offering nonstop (b) making a long speech (c) standing up to offer (d) shouting from your seat
14. 14.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) asking off-topic things (c) offering in mid-speech (d) offering nonstop
15. 15.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
16. 16.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a relevant fact (b) defining the key word (c) setting out the scope (d) a joke off the topic
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
18. 18.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I see it a little differently, because…” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
23. 23.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: a long story first? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
24. 24.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
25. 25.Which of these is judged under style (how you say it)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) strong evidence (c) linking with teammates (d) answering opponents
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
27. 27.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) a calm face (c) sitting upright (d) slouching back
28. 28.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) building on (b) summarising (c) adding value (d) interrupting
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
30. 30.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
32. 32.✋ A speech is 8 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?
33. 33.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) although
37. 37.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “ugh” (c) “however” (d) “stupid”
38. 38.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
39. 39.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) facts that back a claim (c) a rhyme (d) a guess
40. 40.✋ A speech is 7 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?

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