Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 435 · 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) a short summary so far (b) a practical solution (c) going off topic (d) a fact with numbers
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
4. 4.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
5. 5.🕒 A debate slot is 23 minutes. The judges need 7 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
7. 7.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “you lot” (c) “those people” (d) “my worthy opponents”
8. 8.💬 Polite or impolite? “Whatever. Next!” (a) polite (b) impolite
9. 9.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a question that helps (b) a fact with numbers (c) a short summary so far (d) shouting a slogan
11. 11.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Science is exciting.
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fresh angle (b) restating the topic (c) a fact with numbers (d) a real-life case
13. 13.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) at the end (c) in the middle
14. 14.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 60 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
15. 15.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a set speaking order? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
17. 17.True or false: giving no brand-new arguments is a job of the first speaker. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “clear reasoning” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
20. 20.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 90 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
21. 21.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a personal attack (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a made-up figure (d) a practical solution
23. 23.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) point it out calmly (d) shout at them
24. 24.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
25. 25.⚖️ Which side says “I beg to propose”? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
26. 26.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: eye contact with all? (a) negative (b) positive
27. 27.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) nodding while listening (b) a calm face (c) facing the speaker (d) pointing a finger
28. 28.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
29. 29.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about a minute (b) about ten minutes (c) just one word (d) about an hour
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
32. 32.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) staying on topic (b) speaking up early (c) mocking an idea (d) using names politely
33. 33.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) judges can follow you (c) to waste time (d) to hide them
34. 34.✋ Good or poor POI habit: keeping it to 15 seconds? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
35. 35.True or false: “correct facts” is judged under content (what you say). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.🚦 Someone cuts others off in the middle of sentences. This is… (a) building on (b) adding value (c) interrupting (d) summarising
38. 38.🧾 Good or poor summary: a long repeat of all? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing when declined (b) offering nonstop (c) shouting from your seat (d) offering a fair point

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