Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 490 · 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.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
3. 3.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the second speaker
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🕒 A debate has 6 speakers who speak for 4 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “ugh” (b) “whatever” (c) “however” (d) “stupid”
12. 12.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
13. 13.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
14. 14.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
15. 15.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) stay silent (b) change the topic (c) complain about it (d) define the key words
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) practice needs homework (c) teachers check homework
17. 17.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 37 for content, 40 for style and 92 in all. How many marks for strategy?
18. 18.📜 What is a motion in a debate? (a) the winner’s prize (b) the timekeeper (c) the topic statement (d) the last speech
19. 19.True or false: “checking your phone” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💎 Does this add value to a GD: going off topic? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
25. 25.🎤 Who calls the speakers and keeps order in a debate? (a) the last speaker (b) the audience (c) the timekeeper (d) the chairperson
26. 26.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) getting facts wrong (b) naming the main points (c) leaving out one side (d) only your own view
27. 27.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about ten minutes (b) just one word (c) about a minute (d) about an hour
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) defining the key word (b) a wrong fact (c) mumbling the start (d) a joke off the topic
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
30. 30.True or false: “listening to others” loses marks with a GD evaluator. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
34. 34.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) personal comments (c) talking over others (d) bringing in quiet ones
35. 35.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 15 (c) about 3
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being short and clear (b) leaving out one side (c) no new arguments (d) a clear last line
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
40. 40.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 39 for content, 31 for style and 80 in all. How many marks for strategy?

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