Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 645 · 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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
2. 2.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the first speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the third speaker
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
4. 4.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a set speaking order (c) judges pick a winner (d) reaching shared ideas
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying silent (b) checking your phone (c) shouting over others (d) speaking up early
6. 6.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) dress, height, luck (b) jokes, length, volume (c) speed, size, shouting (d) content, style, strategy
7. 7.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🕒 A debate has 4 speakers who speak for 3 minutes each, plus 1 break of 1 minute. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
9. 9.🚀 If the topic is unclear, a good opener can… (a) change the topic (b) stay silent (c) complain about it (d) define the key words
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
11. 11.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “those people” (b) “hey, you there” (c) “you lot” (d) “my worthy opponents”
12. 12.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) no fixed sides (b) fixed for and against (c) reaching shared ideas (d) a topic to explore
13. 13.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to choose motions (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to judge content
14. 14.True or false: “a relevant fact” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💎 In a GD, what matters more? (a) length of turns (b) number of turns (c) quality of points
16. 16.Which of these is a GD do? (a) using names politely (b) dominating the talk (c) checking your phone (d) arguing for its own sake
17. 17.True or false: “being short and clear” is part of a good GD summary. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💬 Which line can end a proposition speech? (a) “I beg to propose.” (b) “Over and out.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “That’s all, bye.”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
20. 20.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes the Sun rises in the east.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
21. 21.True or false: “a clear team plan” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) twelve (c) Tuesday (d) metre
23. 23.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 29 for content, 23 for style and 66 in all. How many marks for strategy?
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) however (c) that is why (d) for instance
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
29. 29.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
33. 33.Which of these is a GD don’t? (a) mocking an idea (b) inviting a quiet member (c) letting others finish (d) giving facts for points
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” gives evidence. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.True or false: “strong evidence” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Science is exciting.
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) strong evidence (c) clear reasoning (d) correct facts

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