Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 653 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
3. 3.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
4. 4.🚀 Before you speak in a GD, you should… (a) memorise a speech (b) close your eyes (c) note 2–3 key points (d) check your phone
5. 5.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) the loudest voice (b) good arguments (c) the longest speech (d) fancy clothes
6. 6.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes ice is frozen water.” (a) debatable (b) not debatable
7. 7.True or false: “proposition, opposition” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🕒 A debate slot is 33 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 8 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
9. 9.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the third proposition speaker speak?
10. 10.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) although (c) therefore (d) due to
12. 12.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “I feel it” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
13. 13.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) to waste time (c) to confuse rivals (d) judges can follow you
14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
16. 16.🎤 A debate has 3 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second opposition speaker speak?
17. 17.Which of these is a GD do? (a) shouting over others (b) mocking an idea (c) dominating the talk (d) listening carefully
18. 18.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
21. 21.True or false: “no new arguments” is part of a poor GD summary. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) strong evidence (b) a clear team plan (c) correct facts (d) relevant examples
23. 23.Which of these earns marks from a GD evaluator? (a) saying nothing (b) leading without bossing (c) going off topic (d) repeating others
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) fixed for and against (b) a motion to argue (c) a set speaking order (d) reaching shared ideas
25. 25.🎤 A debate has 2 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the first opposition speaker speak?
26. 26.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: leading without bossing? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
27. 27.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is part of a poor GD summary? (a) covering both sides (b) saying where we agreed (c) only your own view (d) staying neutral
29. 29.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “With respect, the last speaker missed an important point.” (a) gives evidence (b) closes a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) opens a speech
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree with my opponent.” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “inviting a quiet member” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 2 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 2 with proof
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False

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