Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 711 · 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.💎 Does this add value to a GD: a fact with numbers? (a) adds value (b) adds nothing
2. 2.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
3. 3.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) stay quiet forever (b) claim it first (c) add a new angle (d) repeat it word for word
4. 4.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
5. 5.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
7. 7.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: starting with “sorry”? (a) a weak start (b) a strong start
8. 8.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
10. 10.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 5 minutes each, plus 3 breaks of 2 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a debate rule (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a polite reply
13. 13.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) however (d) for example
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
16. 16.True or false: “staying on topic” is a GD don’t. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) it shows you listened (b) to fill time (c) to confuse them (d) to tease them
18. 18.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
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
22. 22.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
23. 23.True or false: “I must disagree with the previous speaker, because…” rebuts a point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) but
29. 29.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) funny and short
30. 30.🚀 Strong or weak start to a GD: linking to daily life? (a) a strong start (b) a weak start
31. 31.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fact with numbers (b) a fresh angle (c) a new example (d) complaining about time
33. 33.🔭 Does this earn or lose marks with a GD evaluator: going off topic? (a) loses marks (b) earns marks
34. 34.True or false: “Today, my team will prove three things.” opens a speech. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🕒 A debate slot is 26 minutes. The judges need 6 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) but
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mumbling the start (b) a joke off the topic (c) a long story first (d) a quick real example
38. 38.True or false: “talking to one person” is a GD do. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ 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
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim

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