Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 430 · 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 says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
2. 2.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 31 for content, 37 for style and 85 in all. How many marks for strategy?
3. 3.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
4. 4.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: presenting the team’s first argument? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
6. 6.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
7. 7.⚖️ Which side is against the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
8. 8.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is judged under content (what you say)? (a) a clear team plan (b) confident posture (c) good use of time (d) strong evidence
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) must prove the motion (b) speaks first (c) says “I beg to oppose” (d) is for the motion
11. 11.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
12. 12.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “That’s all, bye.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “I beg to propose.” (d) “Whatever.”
13. 13.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
15. 15.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good pace and pauses (b) answering opponents (c) a clear team plan (d) linking with teammates
17. 17.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: talking over others? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
18. 18.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing for its own sake (b) talking to one person (c) dominating the talk (d) listening carefully
22. 22.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) judges pick a winner (b) a topic to explore (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no fixed sides
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the audience (b) the chairperson (c) a speaker (d) the timekeeper
25. 25.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
26. 26.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
27. 27.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
28. 28.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
29. 29.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: adding fresh evidence for the team’s new points? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
31. 31.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
32. 32.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.✋ Good or poor POI habit: standing up to offer? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
35. 35.Which of these is a GD do? (a) interrupting others (b) listening carefully (c) checking your phone (d) dominating the talk
36. 36.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
37. 37.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes every school needs a garden.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
38. 38.📝 The proposition team scores 254 marks and the opposition team scores 265 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
39. 39.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) speaks first (b) must prove the motion (c) says “I beg to propose” (d) may test the definition
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) a short, clear question (c) setting out the scope (d) a long story first

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