Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 508 · 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.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: polite disagreement? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
4. 4.True or false: “asking a short question” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
7. 7.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) strategy (b) style (c) content
8. 8.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
9. 9.True or false: “asking off-topic things” is a poor POI habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
12. 12.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) closes a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
14. 14.🛡️ 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, clear question (b) shouting to be first (c) setting out the scope (d) linking to daily life
16. 16.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a real-life case (b) a short summary so far (c) a practical solution (d) “I agree” and no more
17. 17.True or false: “a fact with numbers” adds nothing to a GD. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a GD do? (a) shouting over others (b) arguing for its own sake (c) mocking an idea (d) staying on topic
19. 19.⚖️ 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
20. 20.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 3 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the third speaker begin?
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
22. 22.📝 The proposition team scores 185 marks and the opposition team scores 177 marks. By how many marks did the winning team win?
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fresh angle? (a) adds nothing (b) adds value
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cricket matches (b) music exams (c) cooking shows (d) interviews and classes
27. 27.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) using names politely (b) listening carefully (c) staying silent (d) letting others finish
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Vihaan gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Ishaan spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Vihaan (b) Ishaan (c) Tara
30. 30.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
31. 31.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) in rows facing a stage (b) back to back (c) in a circle or U (d) one behind another
32. 32.True or false: “a short summary so far” adds nothing to a GD. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) proven (c) strong (d) weak
34. 34.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) copy it back
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
36. 36.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) links proof to the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) ends the debate
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
38. 38.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) tell a long joke (b) start shouting (c) greet judges, opponents (d) insult the motion
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
40. 40.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” (a) accepting a POI (b) declining a POI

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