Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 725 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
3. 3.📝 Judges mostly reward… (a) fancy clothes (b) the longest speech (c) the loudest voice (d) good arguments
4. 4.🧾 When is the summary of a GD given? (a) at the start (b) in the middle (c) at the end
5. 5.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) nothing (b) a louder voice (c) a frown (d) a reason or example
6. 6.True or false: “sitting if declined” is a good POI habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke off the topic (b) a wrong fact (c) a quick real example (d) a long story first
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only your own view (b) saying where we agreed (c) naming the main points (d) being short and clear
9. 9.📝 Under which judging area is “clear reasoning” marked? (a) style (b) strategy (c) content
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
12. 12.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “That is an interesting point, but…” is an impolite debating line. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧾 In a GD summary, which comes first: points against or restate the topic? (a) points against (b) restate the topic
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
16. 16.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📝 Judges give marks out of 40 for content, 40 for style and 20 for strategy. A speaker gets 24, 30 and 17. What is the total out of 100?
18. 18.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
19. 19.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to tease them (b) to fill time (c) to confuse them (d) it shows you listened
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relevant fact (b) setting out the scope (c) a short, clear question (d) mumbling the start
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) so (d) as a result
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
24. 24.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
25. 25.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) asking a short question (b) offering in mid-speech (c) asking off-topic things (d) offering a fair point
26. 26.🕒 A debate slot is 29 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 4 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Science is exciting.
28. 28.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: showing which side won each clash? (a) the second speaker (b) the third speaker (c) the first speaker
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) because
31. 31.📜 Is this a debatable motion? “This House believes a year has twelve months.” (a) not debatable (b) debatable
32. 32.✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Yes, please go ahead.” (a) declining a POI (b) accepting a POI
33. 33.⚖️ 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking with teammates (b) good use of time (c) clear reasoning (d) answering opponents
35. 35.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) mocking their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) adding to their idea
36. 36.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 4 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
37. 37.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💎 Someone has already made your point. What can you do? (a) add a new angle (b) claim it first (c) repeat it word for word (d) stay quiet forever
39. 39.True or false: “a practical solution” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: showing which side won each clash is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False

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