Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 640 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) keeping points short (c) interrupting others (d) dominating the talk
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) therefore
3. 3.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
5. 5.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) getting facts wrong (b) no new arguments (c) trailing off (d) leaving out one side
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) as a result
9. 9.🕒 A speaker goes far over time. What usually happens? (a) nothing at all (b) they get a bonus (c) they win (d) they can lose marks
10. 10.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: defining the key word? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
11. 11.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: going off topic? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
12. 12.Which of these is true of the proposition? (a) answers the proposition (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) is against the motion
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your phone (b) mocking an idea (c) letting others finish (d) staying silent
14. 14.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: listening to others? (a) earns marks (b) loses marks
15. 15.Which of these is a GD do? (a) checking your phone (b) keeping points short (c) talking to one person (d) dominating the talk
16. 16.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
18. 18.📜 The team that argues against the motion is called… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the proposition (d) the opposition
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
20. 20.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) apologise (c) sum up and appeal (d) start a story
21. 21.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
22. 22.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: a calm face? (a) negative (b) positive
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) however (c) for example (d) although
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
25. 25.Which of these is part of a good GD summary? (a) starting a new debate (b) no new arguments (c) blaming others (d) leaving out one side
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
27. 27.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) point of interest (b) piece of idea (c) point of information (d) pause of input
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
29. 29.Which of these adds nothing to a GD? (a) a personal attack (b) a question that helps (c) a fact with numbers (d) a short summary so far
30. 30.Which of these is a GD do? (a) mocking an idea (b) inviting a quiet member (c) checking your phone (d) interrupting others
31. 31.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
32. 32.True or false: “My worthy opponent has raised a fair question.” is a polite debating line. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
36. 36.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “To sum up, we have shown three clear reasons.” (a) opens a speech (b) gives evidence (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) style (b) content (c) strategy
39. 39.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should students learn a musical instrument?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
40. 40.True or false: “restating the topic” adds value to a GD. (a) True (b) False

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