Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 436 · 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.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
2. 2.✋ How should a speaker answer an accepted POI? (a) ignore it (b) give up the speech (c) briefly, then go on (d) argue for minutes
3. 3.📝 The proposition team scores 208 marks and the opposition team scores 193 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
4. 4.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: summing up the whole team case is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) clear reasoning (c) correct facts (d) relevant examples
9. 9.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 34, 40 and 11. What is the total out of 100?
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Chess is boring.
11. 11.⭕ A group discussion lasts 20 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 3 minutes for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
12. 12.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
13. 13.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
14. 14.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
16. 16.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) we learn healthy food
19. 19.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “stupid” (d) “interesting”
20. 20.True or false: “eye contact” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
22. 22.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) we can practise in class (c) homework is boring (d) I like football
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
24. 24.🔭 In a GD, good leadership means… (a) bossing everyone (b) guiding the group fairly (c) choosing the winner (d) speaking the most
25. 25.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
27. 27.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is always funny (c) someone feels (d) is a guess
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) for instance
35. 35.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or previewing 3 points? (a) greeting the judges (b) previewing 3 points
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
40. 40.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False

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