Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 49 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
2. 2.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) may test the definition (b) is against the motion (c) answers the proposition (d) must prove the motion
4. 4.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
7. 7.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) reaching shared ideas (c) no set order of turns (d) a set speaking order
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting others (b) shouting over others (c) keeping points short (d) staying silent
9. 9.Which of these is true of the opposition? (a) is for the motion (b) must prove the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to propose”
10. 10.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “stupid” (d) “however”
11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) a topic to explore (c) sitting in a circle (d) judges pick a winner
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) pause of input (c) point of information (d) piece of idea
15. 15.True or false: “waiting to be accepted” is a good POI habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) check your phone (b) memorise a speech (c) close your eyes (d) note 2–3 key points
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) because (d) for instance
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
19. 19.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) talking over others (c) leading without bossing (d) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) guess on the day (b) skip the ending (c) time it in practice (d) write it at the venue
23. 23.True or false: “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” rebuts a point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
25. 25.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “letting others finish” is a GD do. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
28. 28.💬 Which word should you never use about an opponent’s idea? (a) “important” (b) “fair” (c) “interesting” (d) “stupid”
29. 29.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
30. 30.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 36 for content, 30 for style and 78 in all. How many marks for strategy?
31. 31.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “hey, you there” (b) “you lot” (c) “my worthy opponents” (d) “those people”
32. 32.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 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?
33. 33.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How can our school waste less food?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
34. 34.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “going off topic” earns marks from a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
37. 37.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
39. 39.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House would ban homework at weekends.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
40. 40.💎 Does this add value to a GD: linking two ideas? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value

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