Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 629 · 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: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📝 Under which judging area is “correct facts” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
3. 3.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) so (c) that is why (d) this is because
7. 7.✋ Good or poor POI habit: offering in mid-speech? (a) a good POI habit (b) a poor POI habit
8. 8.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “This House believes a triangle has three sides.” is a debatable motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) offering a fair point (b) offering nonstop (c) asking off-topic things (d) offering in minute one
11. 11.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) shouting a slogan (b) restating the topic (c) a long, pointless story (d) a fresh angle
12. 12.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) only your own view (b) naming the main points (c) adding a new point (d) starting a new debate
13. 13.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.✋ About how long should a POI be? (a) about 2 minutes (b) about 5 minutes (c) about 15 seconds (d) the whole speech
15. 15.✋ When can POIs usually NOT be offered? (a) in protected minutes (b) in the middle minutes (c) during the main points
16. 16.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: summing up the whole team case? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
18. 18.💬 Polite or impolite? “I thank the previous speaker, and I would add…” (a) impolite (b) polite
19. 19.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) staying silent (b) staying on topic (c) giving facts for points (d) speaking up early
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) good use of time (c) a clear, steady voice (d) a clear team plan
21. 21.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “stupid” (b) “ugh” (c) “whatever” (d) “however”
22. 22.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
24. 24.⚖️ Which side is for the motion? (a) the proposition (b) the opposition
25. 25.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
27. 27.💬 Polite or impolite? “With due respect, the facts show otherwise.” (a) polite (b) impolite
28. 28.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
29. 29.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) not a GD topic (b) a good GD topic
32. 32.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) Tuesday (c) twelve (d) metre
33. 33.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) is always funny (c) someone feels (d) can be checked
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
36. 36.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
38. 38.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, how many speakers are there in all? (a) 12 (b) 3 (c) 6 (d) 9
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence

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