Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 650 · 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.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to judge content (b) to ask questions (c) to keep speeches fair (d) to choose motions
2. 2.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “I’ll go first because I’m the best speaker here.” (a) a strong opening line (b) a weak opening line
3. 3.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: giving the team line in one sentence? (a) the third speaker (b) the second speaker (c) the first speaker
5. 5.True or false: presenting the team’s second and third arguments is a job of the second speaker. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a strong way to start a GD? (a) repeating the topic (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a wrong fact (d) a calm, clear voice
7. 7.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
8. 8.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
12. 12.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) defeat the others (b) explore a topic together (c) talk the longest (d) stay silent
13. 13.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) saying it twice
14. 14.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) ask a stranger
15. 15.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
18. 18.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🚀 Strong or weak opening line for a GD? “The topic is the topic, and that is what it is.” (a) a weak opening line (b) a strong opening line
20. 20.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a weak way to start a GD? (a) a joke off the topic (b) a short, clear question (c) defining the key word (d) a brief, sharp point
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
25. 25.💬 Which line can end an opposition speech? (a) “Over and out.” (b) “That’s all, bye.” (c) “I beg to oppose.” (d) “Whatever.”
26. 26.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) point it out calmly
27. 27.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) claim it first (b) add a new angle (c) stay quiet forever (d) repeat it word for word
28. 28.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
29. 29.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧾 Good or poor summary: staying neutral? (a) a poor summary (b) a good summary
31. 31.✋ What should you do if your POI is declined? (a) stay standing (b) sit down politely (c) argue with them (d) keep talking
32. 32.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “My worthy opponent claimed it costs too much, but the facts say otherwise.” (a) gives evidence (b) rebuts a point (c) closes a speech (d) opens a speech
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) however
34. 34.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
36. 36.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
37. 37.🚀 You are not the first speaker. What else earns credit? (a) repeating the opener (b) shouting louder (c) a strong, fresh point (d) leaving early
38. 38.🧾 A GD summary should be… (a) new and surprising (b) long and one-sided (c) short and balanced
39. 39.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 5 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the fifth speaker begin?
40. 40.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue

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