Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 574 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) however (d) because
3. 3.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: bringing in quiet ones? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
4. 4.✋ Good or poor POI habit: talking before accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
5. 5.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
6. 6.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
8. 8.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
11. 11.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 2nd proposition speaker or the 1st opposition speaker? (a) 2nd proposition speaker (b) 1st opposition speaker
12. 12.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, clear question (b) setting out the scope (c) a quick real example (d) a long story first
14. 14.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a new example (b) “I agree” and no more (c) a real-life case (d) a fact with numbers
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
16. 16.True or false: “For all these reasons, I urge you to support the motion.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Stop talking, you are wrong!” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💬 How should you begin a debate speech? (a) start shouting (b) insult the motion (c) tell a long joke (d) greet judges, opponents
19. 19.True or false: “The library’s record shows that…” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 9 (b) 12 (c) 6 (d) 3
21. 21.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “No, thank you.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
22. 22.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: mumbling the start? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
23. 23.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) the chairperson (b) a speaker (c) the timekeeper (d) the audience
24. 24.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering in minute one (b) offering nonstop (c) offering a fair point (d) arguing when declined
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
26. 26.Which of these is a GD do? (a) dominating the talk (b) keeping points short (c) talking to one person (d) interrupting others
27. 27.✋ Good or poor POI habit: making a long speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
28. 28.True or false: “This House believes board games beat screen games.” is a debatable motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) someone feels (d) can be checked
30. 30.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
33. 33.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 30 (b) about 3 (c) about 15
34. 34.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) ignore the judges (c) shout at them (d) point it out calmly
35. 35.✋ Good or poor POI habit: waiting to be accepted? (a) a poor POI habit (b) a good POI habit
36. 36.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: setting out the scope? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
37. 37.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the argument (c) the judges (d) the audience
38. 38.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable

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