Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 482 · 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.🧾 Should a summary add new points? (a) yes (b) no
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
3. 3.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) losing your temper (b) repeating others (c) saying nothing (d) bringing in quiet ones
4. 4.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
5. 5.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
6. 6.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) a topic to explore (c) no fixed sides (d) no set order of turns
7. 7.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
8. 8.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Goodbye…”
9. 9.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the judges (b) the proposition (c) the audience (d) the opposition
10. 10.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
13. 13.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) standing up to offer (b) offering a fair point (c) saying “On that point” (d) mocking the speaker
14. 14.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “Let me tell you about my holiday in great detail…” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
15. 15.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) add a new point (c) start a story (d) sum up and appeal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving facts for points (b) keeping points short (c) arguing for its own sake (d) staying on topic
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
18. 18.Which of these is negative body language in a GD? (a) facing the speaker (b) sitting upright (c) eye contact with all (d) slouching back
19. 19.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
20. 20.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
21. 21.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a calm, clear voice (b) a relevant fact (c) a wrong fact (d) linking to daily life
22. 22.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Homework is dull.
24. 24.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the fastest talker (b) a clear, fair speaker (c) the loudest speaker (d) the silent member
25. 25.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: answering the other side’s full case? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
26. 26.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
28. 28.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
34. 34.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mentioning key facts (b) leaving out one side (c) being short and clear (d) naming the main points
37. 37.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
38. 38.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: bringing the last new arguments of the team? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
39. 39.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude

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